Procurement Specialist 2 IT
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
Job posting number: #7137137 (Ref:415449)
Posted: March 29, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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.
The Procurement Specialist facilitates the procurement process through the timely and economical acquisition of IT hardware, software, and services required by the scientific and operations organizations of Argonne National Laboratory within legal constraints of the regulatory procedures and statutes.
A successful candidate would be expected to have experience delivering exceptional customer service as well as have attention to detail.
Provide support as needed to all aspects of acquisitions for IT hardware, software, and services including but not limited to the following:
- Handle some of Argonne’s most complex and sensitive acquisitions, requiring an in-depth knowledge of contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
- Performs a full range of pre- and post-award acquisition activities. Works jointly with a multitude of personnel (e.g., program, finance, budget, legal).
- Develops procurement objectives, schedules procurement activities to ensure timely contract award, determines types of contracts, and determines any special regulatory or statutory requirements that are applicable to the acquisition.
- Coordinates and controls contract administration activities, interprets contract provisions, ensures consistency in contract administration, or on needs for contract modifications, including contract termination and close-out.
- Work with other team members to complete duties as needed.
Position Requirements
- Knowledge of the characteristics of software licensing and IT hardware products and services being procured.
- Ability to complete price and cost analysis.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
- Coordinates and controls contract administration activities, interprets contract provisions, ensures consistency in contract administration, or on needs for contract modifications, including contract termination and close-out.
- Work with other team members to complete duties as needed.
- Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
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