Buyer/Contract Administrator

Buyer/Contract Administrator

 

The Bettis Laboratory has developed advanced Naval nuclear propulsion technology and provided technical support during the construction, operation, and maintenance of Naval nuclear propulsion plants for more than 50 years.  Bettis designed reactor plants for the first nuclear-powered submarines (USS NAUTILUS) and aircraft carrier (USS ENTERPRISE), all of the Nimitz class aircraft carriers, and the USS SEAWOLF.  A major initiative for the Laboratory is the design of nuclear-powered propulsion plants and electrical power systems for the next class of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.  The Laboratory’s main sites are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Other locations where Bettis provides support include Charleston, South Carolina, and shipyards located in Groton, Connecticut and Newport News, Virginia.  The Bettis Laboratory is operated for the Department of Energy by Bechtel Bettis, Inc.

 

Bettis’ responsibilities for nuclear propulsion include research and development, design, testing, training, new construction and operational support, and the examination and disposal of expended reactors.  This “cradle-to-grave” responsibility provides the opportunity for diverse and challenging work assignments.

 

Location:  This position will be at the main site, located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities:  

Primary responsibilities include locating suppliers, developing and qualifying strategic supply chain relationships, soliciting bids, analyzing quotes, negotiating, and placing and managing purchase orders and contracts for the acquisition of supplies and services.  Additionally, the individual will participate in market research, relationship management, risk management, benchmarking, streamlining and instituting commercial best practices.  There are opportunities in various commodities and types of services.  Travel is limited to less than 5%.

 

Educational Requirements:  

Bachelor of Science degree in a business-related field and an internship or similar business related experience; MBA or professional certification is a plus.

 

Experience Requirements:  

This job is open to entry level candidates.  Candidate must have strong analytical skills, computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, ERP Systems such as Oracle Financials and the Internet, strong verbal and written skills, excellent interpersonal skills, understand cost/price analysis, and ability to prepare a formal justification for supplier selection.  Technical knowledge of FAR and DEAR is a plus.

 

U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material.

 

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