Procurement Liaison Supervisor

$78,700 - $131,750/Yr

Brookhaven National Laboratory - Upton, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Upton, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Procurement Liaison Supervisor at Brookhaven National Laboratory will oversee procurement activities for the Electron-Ion Collider project, ensuring that all procurement processes align with project schedules and institutional requirements. This role involves acting as a liaison between scientists, engineers, and procurement staff, supervising a team of Procurement Liaison Engineers, and enhancing procurement processes to support the successful execution of the project.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the day-to-day work of direct reports and conduct performance evaluations.
• Develop and refine processes and tools for effective collaboration with engineers, scientists, and procurement staff.
• Provide reporting on procurement process performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Work with scientists and engineers to initiate procurement activities in a timely manner.
• Ensure purchase requisitions have the required documents attached and are approved and released appropriately.
• Track the progress of procurement activities and provide status reports using tracking sheets or software.
• Assist in generating procurement specifications and statements of work, ensuring they meet document requirements.
• Liaise between scientists, engineers, and procurement staff to fulfill procurement requirements and maintain schedules.
• Ensure robust procurement documentation is developed and attached to purchase requisitions.
• Guide scientists and engineers to satisfy procurement requirements.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to purchase requisition processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years' related work experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Experience in writing, editing, and reviewing procurement specifications and statements of work.
• Knowledge of engineering design and procurement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Visio.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience in an engineering liaison role with procurement or sales staff.
• Knowledge of DOE procurement processes and requirements.
• Experience in a project environment or similar matrix organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits program
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for professional development