Procurement Specialist

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, USA

Job posting number: #7246817 (Ref:418241)

Posted: May 22, 2024

Job Description

The Procurement team at Argonne National Laboratory seeks applications from talented and highly-motivated individuals to join a team of specialists focused on providing procurement support and exceptional service to the scientists, engineers, and organizations across the Laboratory.

This role facilitates the timely and economical acquisition of standard and complex products and services required by the scientific and operations organizations of Argonne National Laboratory within legal constraints of the regulatory procedures and statutes.

Position Requirements

  • Knowledge of applicable procurement regulations and established procurement policies and procedures.

  • Ability to use knowledge of procurement regulations to negotiate orders, evaluate and select vendors, determine appropriate costs and price, and closeout all types of purchase orders and/or subcontracts.

  • Knowledge of the characteristics of products and services being procured.

  • Knowledge of planning, scheduling, and program control as well as authoring, administering, terminating, and closing out awards.

  • Professional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to provide excellent customer service.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

  • Skills in price and cost analysis are preferred.

  • Experience in commercial and government subcontracting is preferred.

  • Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

Job Family

Professional Administrative (PA)

Job Profile

Procurement 1

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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Job posting number:#7246817 (Ref:418241)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne,Illinois
United States
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