Procurement Operations Liaison

Job Responsibilities/Duties

The anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon operational and training needs and could be scheduled as late as April 2027.

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup effort. Every day, our teams work to safely remove, treat, and dispose of 56 million gallons of legacy tank waste at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.

When you join H2C, you become part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." Guided by our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, we work together with integrity, innovation, and accountability. We empower our workforce, encourage continuous improvement, and celebrate achievements as we make measurable progress toward tank waste cleanup and long term site closure. At H2C, your work has a meaningful impact—today and for future generations.

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure Acquisition Management (AM) organization is in search of a Procurement Operations Liaison, who will act as the primary liaison and lead to support Direct Feed Low Activity Waste (DFLAW), focusing on delivering effective procurement management and outstanding customer service. While this position does not have direct reports, the Procurement Operations Liaison coordinates activities between the field organizations and AM to ensure successful procurement cycles to support the Tank Farms mission and priorities. This role is vital to ensuring the satisfaction and success of internal company organizations, proactively managing their needs and supporting the overall operational efficiency of the business through effective procurement processes that incorporate stakeholder collaboration and align with project execution.

Key duties of the Procurement Operations Liaison will include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Serve as a Buyer Technical Representative, Subcontractor Technical Representative, or Procurement Specialist at least 50% of the time, while performing the following Procurement Operations Liaison responsibilities for the remaining portion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with designated internal organizations to ensure satisfaction and foster long-term collaboration.
• Serve as the internal and cross-functional liaison for necessary procurements, thoroughly understanding organizational timelines and objectives, and providing dedicated support.
• Act as a bridge between the Procurement team and technical field teams within the organization.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to foster trust, facilitate collaboration, and communicate organizational priorities to Acquisition Management (AM) leadership.
• Serve as the primary intake for procurement requests (excluding p-cards), reconcile project control data with requisitions, and own forecasting for the assigned matrixed organization.
• Represent AM in relevant meetings and lead regular team meetings with AM members to track procurement status.
• Collaborate with AM Management to allocate work assignments, celebrate achievements, recommend training, and communicate appropriate AM staff recognition.
• Coordinate procurement strategies to support Small Business Program goals.
• Collaborate with the assigned organization's project control engineers and ensure procurement activities are aligned with project schedules, budgets, and internal business priorities.
• Work with internal teams to develop and update realistic acquisition schedules, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
• Attend schedule meetings and business reviews, to report on status of procurements against performance metrics, and project milestone needs.
• Address any issues in timely manner.
• Identify urgent acquisition needs, escalate issues to relevant Acquisition Management as required, and support functional stakeholders by answering procurement-related inquiries.
• Recommend process improvements in procurement operations to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Grade 16:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline; and
• Four (4) years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 17:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline; and
• Five (5) years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 18:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline; and
• Seven (7) years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR)
• Knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Acrobat software, artificial intelligence opportunities.
• A thorough level of knowledge and understanding of the procurement cycle times for technical and commercial services.
• Nationally recognized certification in the field (NCMA, ISM, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $90,150

Hiring Range Maximum: $137,538

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

- A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

- Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.

Relocation Funding Provided: Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Clearance Required: No

Job Classification: Exempt

Shift Work Required: No