IT Procurement Manager jobs in Alamogordo, NM

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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking an Operations Procurement Manager to join our Acquisition Services team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the award and subcontract administration of goods, inventory, equipment, systems upgrades, and/or services required to support the WIPP site. The candidate must ensure compliance with the SIMCO prime contract, Department of Energy Acquisition regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and maintain good business practices for the organization. Candidate will need to be capable making critical decisions, weighing all risk factors against site requirements and schedule needs, and seeking necessary approvals to ensure exceptional acquisition performance. Must be able to lead a large team of experienced acquisition professionals and support personnel in addition to routine communication with federal oversight staff. Candidate relocation to Carlsbad NM is preferred but hybrid may be considered.

Exempt Salary Grade (36-40)

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Master's degree in business administration, engineering, industrial management, or similar business degree with eight (8) years of professional experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, industrial management, or similar business degree with ten (10) years of professional experience, or
• Associate's degree with fourteen (14) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eighteen (18) years of professional experience is required.
• Formal training in contract law, negotiations, cost/price analysis and engineering practices.
• Prior experience managing federally funded government procurement subcontracts and awards and administering multiple type subcontracts, including acquisitions for large subcontract awards.
• Prior federal acquisition experience.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• DOE acquisition experience.
• Certified Procurement Manager, Certified Contract Manager, Certified Professional Purchasing Manager or similar professional acquisition certificates.
• Experience in obtaining DOE consent above certain thresholds for subcontract award.
• Experience negotiating contract terminations, claims, REAs.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement, negotiations, and expediting with a practical knowledge of business law, accounting, economics, and engineering practices. Detailed knowledge of company policies, Federal procurement regulations, and practical skills in oral and written communications.

What we offer:

• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Coverage on date of hire
• Surgical concierge service
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement
• Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)
• 401(k) with matching up to 6%
• Relocation assistance
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short term disability
• Voluntary benefits of:
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-term disability program.
  • Health and Flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Minimum salary $151,354 per year-- Base salary will be increased upon candidate's background (i.e., education and experience)

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.