Procurement Administrator

Contracts Rockville, Maryland Oak Ridge, Tennessee


Description

Procurement Administrator
 
X-energy, LLC is seeking a Procurement Administrator responsible for procurement services that will support X-energy's business effort. They will manage the entire life cycle of small direct and indirect purchases and support moderate direct and indirect purchases. This includes working with customers and suppliers, identifying sources to meet X-energy's specific needs, negotiating terms and conditions, and purchase agreement administration

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and issue request for proposals for purchases of goods and services, and conduct vendor selection in compliance with federal, customer, and company policies and procedures.
  • Respond to purchase requisitions with identification of multiple vendors, and vendor selection analysis.
  • Identify distinct requirements, provisions, and terms and conditions for vendor agreements.
  • Generate and disseminate information to stakeholders throughout the company regarding purchasing status, compliance, modifications, negotiations, vendor availability, and vendor selection analysis.
  • Review and track vendor performance and invoices for accuracy and facilitate the approval process.
  • Generate and negotiate change orders and modifications as needed.
  • Provide guidance and support to more junior level purchasing administrators on staff.
  • Maintain approved vendor list through verification that they are not listed on the Excluded Parties List (EPL) or the Denied Parties List.
  • Support company proposal efforts as necessary.
  • Maintain procurement policies and procedures.
  • Maintain all documents, reviews, and awards in an organized, detailed, and centralized filing system, and ensure all procurement files are compliant.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or similar field preferred.
  • Typically, five plus years’ experience in procurement/contracts administration.
  • Experience with federal purchasing procedures, and knowledge of commercial procurements.
  • Experience with Deltek CostPoint Procurement Module preferred.
  • Experience with commercial procurements preferred.
  • Some experience with federal purchasing procedures, federal government regulatory guidelines, and knowledge of commercial procurements.
  • Ability to independently administer support for mid-sized direct and indirect procurements, and some larger procurement projects.
  • Ability to conduct basic negotiations.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office applications—specifically Excel and Word.
  • Ability to maintain strong interpersonal, organization and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
  • High level of motivation, self-initiative, and flexibility to shifting priorities.
  • Ability to use exceptional communication skills, spelling, grammar, and computer literacy skills.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. 
Benefits:    
X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.   
Location: Rockville, MD Preferred
Travel Expectations: Remote employees may be required to travel to Rockville as needed 
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri   
X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interviews to discuss qualifications and responsibilities.  All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/.  We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process.  If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   
X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.   
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