ALS-U Procurement Manager

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring an ALS-U Procurement Manager within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Reporting to the Procurement Program Manager, this role supports the $590M Department of Energy–funded Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project at Berkeley Lab. ALS-U will deliver soft x-ray beams over 100 times brighter than those of the existing ALS facility.

This position provides strategic leadership across the ALS-U acquisition portfolio—overseeing planning, sourcing, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post-award supplier management. The focus is on delivering best-value outcomes, aligning with project schedules, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with Laboratory and sponsor requirements.

The role partners closely with ALS-U, Project Controls, Engineering, Finance, and Technical Representatives to design and improve acquisition processes, tools, and reporting—ensuring a smooth, predictable procurement flow that supports project success.

This individual will lead at the portfolio level, manage two experienced Procurement Specialists, resolve procurement issues as needed, and personally handle high-value, complex acquisitions for the project.

We’re here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

You will:

• Manage a $250M+ acquisition portfolio, overseeing the full lifecycle of 400+ transactions ranging from small to large and complex.
• Lead coordination between Procurement and the ALS-U project under a unified strategy; facilitate procurement stand-ups, supplier reviews, and timely issue resolution.
• Own and execute the integrated procurement plan for ALS-U, aligning sourcing and award timelines with project baselines and change-control milestones.
• Partner with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and Technical Representatives to forecast acquisition needs, develop strategies for high-value and complex procurements, and maintain alignment with the project schedule.
• Track and monitor cost and schedule performance for the acquisition portfolio; develop and maintain supporting project and program processes.
• Provide training on acquisition procedures to ensure project compliance, efficiency, and readiness.
• Design and govern acquisition workflows, standard work, templates, and SLAs to streamline approvals, reduce cycle time, and maintain compliance.
• Bridge the ALS-U project and Procurement teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisitions aligned with project goals.
• Support negotiation, subcontract management, and execution of the ALS-U acquisition strategy; ensure seamless execution across the procurement lifecycle.
• Identify and address vendor performance issues in collaboration with technical staff, Procurement, Business Assurance, and Legal as needed.
• Supervise Procurement Specialists, ensuring compliance with Procurement policies; oversee performance evaluations, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Contribute to major project reviews by reporting on acquisition strategy, vendor performance, and Procurement support.

We are looking for:

• BA/BS in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Extensive experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).
• Proven ability to set priorities and make informed decisions that align with both program and scientific project goals.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement, including acquisition strategy, price/cost analysis, contract negotiation, administration, and termination.
• Managed complex RFI/RFP processes for multi-million-dollar, highly technical procurements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; able to assess complex issues and influence outcomes through practical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of various contract types and acquisition procedures within the U.S. Government and contractor frameworks.
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of project and program management practices; familiarity with DOE Order 413.3B is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, with the ability to influence technical stakeholders from a procurement perspective.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying regulations and business practices to make sound, independent decisions.
• Experienced in project planning, scheduling, program control, and mentoring or supervising 2–3 procurement professionals.
• Proficient in PeopleSoft or other e-procurement systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office (especially Google Sheets or Excel).

Additional information:

• Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by Dec. 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment type: This is a full-time 2 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• Salary range: Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, and certifications, and also aligned with the internal peer group. The budgeted annual salary range is $154,213 to $179,915.  
• Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work modality: This position is eligible for a hybrid, telework or remote work schedule. There may be an expectation to intermittently conduct work, attend meetings and training on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.  Work schedules are dependent on business needs. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).
• Designated Official: This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974. The successful candidate for this position will be required to file financial interest statements upon assuming this position, annually while holding this position, and when leaving this position.
• Export Control: This position will involve access to hardware, commodities, and technical information subject to export control regulations including, but not limited to, the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, any hiring decision may depend in part on Berkeley Lab’s ability to obtain or rely on federal government authorizations as required, if you are not a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (“green card holder”), asylee, refugee, or other qualifying protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.