Procurement Analyst

Berkeley Lab’s Procurement Team is Growing!

We are looking for talented Procurement Analysts to join our dynamic team!  

We need seasoned professionals who can manage a wide variety of contracts to support the work of the Berkeley Lab. The Lab’s mission is to bring science solutions to the world!

Our procurement teams cover the following areas:

• Construction - Support for a wide variety of architectural engineering / design and construction agreements for Lab projects.

• Goods - Support for the purchase of items used directly in the Lab’s scientific endeavors, including custom-fabrications and equipment.

• Research & Development - Support for research agreements with other non-profit and research institutions.

• Services - Support for the purchase of services that enable the Lab to run smoothly; such as maintenance, repair and operations.

• Technology - Support for a wide variety of software and hardware agreements for scientists and staff such as super computers and network connectivity.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for issuing contracts that vary in dollar value and complexity commensurate to the level position.  

• Adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) purchasing requirements.

• Provide advance planning and developing solutions for complex sourcing needs.

• Partner with teams of operations professionals, researchers and/or scientists and provide expert souring advice.

• Proactively communicate with customers and stakeholders, provide updates to stakeholders, resolve issues, celebrate successes and meet project sourcing needs.

• Plan sourcing needs and collaborate with technical professionals to define requirements.

• Perform price or cost analysis and assist in source selection of qualified sources.

• Issue solicitations of various types from low price to best value request for proposals.

• Negotiate pricing, negotiate terms, recommend award, and prepare necessary justification documentation.

• Consult Legal Counsel for exceptions to standard terms and conditions.

• Resolve any disputes, conflicts, delays, changed conditions, settle claims, or excessive costs.

• Closeout contracts.

What Is Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field and 4 years of relevant experience as a sourcing or procurement professional or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience building and maintaining successful relationships with customers and suppliers.

• Ability to administer a wide variety of contract types and develop supporting contract documents.

• Proficiency with Oracle PeopleSoft or electronic purchasing systems, Google applications, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe.

• In a paperless environment, electronically produce contract and supporting documents.

• Ability to handle multiple task and work under pressure, successfully meet deadlines.

• Maintain a high level of competence, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Provide highly professional support of customer’s needs.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, oral and written communication skills.

What We Desire:

• Advanced graduate degree.

• Experience with various contract types including fixed price, cost reimbursable, support services, fabricated lab equipment, consulting, real property leasing, and/or lease analysis and lease-to-own (LTO) actions.

• Project management skills, experience leading cross functional teams, experience with driving process efficiencies/improvements.

• Experience with Federal labor compliance or equivalent state and/or local labor law requirements.

• Certification (CPM, CFCM, CCCM, CPCM).

• Familiarity with applicable LBNL Procurement Standard Practices, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).

The posting shall remain open until the positions are filled.

Notes

• This is a full time, M-F, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), career appointment.

• There are multiple openings for this position.

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

• This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs; and skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

• This position may be 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.

• 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.

• Work will be primarily performed at the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) — Bldg. 971, 6401 Hollis St., Emeryville, CA; however, travel occasionally to/from the Berkeley Lab Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA is required.

Learn About Us

Berkeley Lab (LBNL) addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

The vision of the Office of the Chief Financial Office (OCFO) is to enable scientific discovery by providing leadership, excellent services, and responsive solutions to its Laboratory partners.  The OCFO seeks applicants with initiative and focus who thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment and who want to positively impact the Lab's scientific mission.

Working at Berkeley Lab has many rewards including a competitive compensation program, excellent health and welfare programs, a retirement program that is second to none, and outstanding development opportunities.  To view information about the many rewards that are offered at Berkeley Lab- Click Here.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4.  Click here to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law."