Buyer Technical Representative

**JOB POSTING CLOSES 8/27/2025.**

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.

Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.

Responsibilities

H2C is looking for a Buyer Technical Representative (BTR) in the Procurement Integration department. The BTR is responsible for supporting or developing procurement strategies, initiating procurement actions, administering and providing support for subcontracts which may include schedule, cost control, and technical oversight that varies in both scope and complexity. Serves as liaison between the Project Team, Procurement Department, and Subcontractor regarding technical and/or administrative issues after award of purchase order, contract or agreement and ensures work activities are successfully completed per the stated terms and conditions. Contributes to, or initiates and coordinates, the development of Subcontract Statements of Work (SOW) and helps to ensure technical evaluation criteria are included for solicitation. Assists with, or initiates, compliant contract requisitions of varying complexity and all other required/applicable documents. Qualify and perform as a fully competent Buyer Technical Representative (BTR)/Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) as appropriate to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. Duties may include:

• Routinely interfaces with subcontractor, Procurement and members of the Project Team (e.g., Engineering, Quality Control, Health and Safety) as needed to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Become knowledgeable in the use of Asset Suite for development of compliant requisitions, Contract Change Requests (CCR), and review of invoices.
• May serve as a secondary approver on administrative requisitions, Contract Change Requests, and invoices.
• Provide input as requested on applicable policies and procedures to ensure compliance by subcontractor personnel.
• Assist in investigating and resolving disputes, concerns, and issues that may arise between management, buyers, subcontractors, facility personnel and the Department of Energy (DOE).
• May serve as point of contact for all communications between the subcontractor and H2C regarding routine, day-to-day administrative and/or technical matters.
• Assist with monitoring the progress and expenditures of the subcontract to ensure funding limitations or period of performance are not exceeded.
• Interface with the subcontractor and Finance/Accounting to obtain and document monthly subcontractor accrual information.
• Assist in providing day-today administration of subcontracts in accordance with Procurement procedures and BTR qualifications.
• May assist in supporting buyer in negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform invoice reviews to assure p