Capital Project Buyer

** Strategic Management Solutions, LLC**** Capital Project Buyer**Oak Ridge, TN 37830SMSI is looking for a **Capital Project Buyer** to support a Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Capital Project. This is a full-time position. ***Job Description***This position shall be responsible for purchasing activities, high risk engineered equipment, and commodities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, acquisition plans and strategies, prequalification of suppliers, bidder list development, issuance of solicitation, proposal reviews, negotiations, and purchase order awards in accordance with customer Approved Purchasing System. In addition to the aforementioned pre-award activities, the Capital Project Buyer shall be responsible for post award activities including but not limited to, coordination with Engineering, Capital Project Expeditors, Source Inspectors, and Construction in resolution of Purchase Order issues.***Job Knowledge/Qualifications:***The Capital Project Buyer is primarily responsible for:+ Evaluation of technical requirements prepared by Engineering to ensure the most appropriate method of accomplishment is utilized to acquire engineered equipment and associated commodities.+ Assists in maintenance of project Material Assignment Schedule+ Coordination with other project functions (e.g. Project Controls, Construction, Finance, Traffic & Logistics, Insurance, Tax) to ensure project requirements are achieved.+ Development and maintenance of bidders lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups.+ Issuance of solicitations and solicitation amendments+ Commercial evaluation of proposals including determination of price reasonableness in accordance with customer Approved Purchasing System+ Preparation of negotiation plans and associated negotiations with suppliers+ Extensive understanding of FAR Parts and clauses+ Comprehensive understanding of commercial terms and conditions, and coordination and resolution of exceptions to terms and conditions with customer General Counsel, as applicable.+ Implementation of back charges, resolution of requests for equitable adjustments, claims and disputes+ Acting as primary point of contact for resolution of all Purchase Order issues whether commercial or technical related.+ Preparation and leading meetings related to Purchase Orders.+ Assists in development of other Capital Project Buyers and collaboratively working with all project team members to achieve overall project goals.***Requirements:**** Possess a bachelors degree in a related discipline in supply chain, business, or engineering, OR extensive knowledge and experience of the supply chain for specialty equipment and associated commodities for Government projects.* Possess effective communication skills, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers at various levels.* Experience with NQA-1 procurements preferred* May require travelThis description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions of this job may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.***All candidates must posses:**** US Citizenship* Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Excellent organizational skills* Capability with MS Office Suite* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultants on a day-to-day basis.***Benefits:**** Excellent Salary* 401(k)* Generous Paid Time Off* Medical Coverage* Dental Coverage* Vision Coverage* Life Insurance* Disability Insurance* Other Benefits