Equipment & Materials Procurement Technician
🔍 United States
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- Materials & Fuels Complex-MFC (Uxxx)
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Equipment & Materials Procurement Technician to work in our Nuclear Material Acquisition department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located at the Materials and Fuels Complex.
You will support acquisition and contracting functions by performing activities including, but not limited to, the preparation of purchasing documents (e.g., memorandum purchase orders, inter-entity work orders, non-disclosure agreements, purchase orders, and correspondence), administration of contract support processes (e.g., supplier enablement, foreign ownership control or influence processing), and customer service support for INL’s requestor base.
Responsibilities:
- Activate and fulfill orders using effective methods, Blanket Ordering Agreements (including Business-to-Business agreements), Purchase-Card, or computer material ordering system. May procure nuclear grade procurements/services supporting safety functions.
- Provide status for material orders and services to assist in accurate scheduling and delivery of internal and external work.
- Collaborate with vendors, buyers, planners, technician/crafts, and customers using effective communication methods to facilitate the timely order delivery of materials and services. Input vendor and purchase order data into a computer system. Prepare Bills of Materials.
- Interpret the technical content of specifications, review and may develop statements of work (SOW), research vendor data, apply quality control requirements, identify potential sources of materials, and integrate all requirements into specification-based requisitioning documents.
- Provide excellent customer service to vendors and the procurement specialists to help ensure vendors are being added to the systems timely to facilitate mission-enabling acquisitions.
- May contact vendors for pricing information, expedite the delivery of purchased items, or place orders for standard, off-the-shelf merchandise according to pre-negotiated contract prices.
- May complete tasks related to warehouse/kitting and staging.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Minimum Requirements:
- Level 3: High school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years relevant experience.
- Level 4: High school diploma or equivalent and 6+ years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning tool.
- Demonstrated familiarity with ordering material to specifications.
Physical Requirements:
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, operate a computer keyboard or type, handle materials, or reach with hands and arms performing the essential functions of the classification. The duties require sitting for long periods, accessing stored file boxes and file cabinets, and moving and organizing physical file materials. The employee must occasionally lift 25pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, conduct research and inspect materials. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, by telephone or electronic mail. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Information:
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
Benefits and Relocation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information
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