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. H2C is seeking a Procurement Services Manager to lead a team of procurement specialists and oversee all aspects of subcontract formation, administration, and compliance. This role is integral to ensuring H2C's mission is supported through effective acquisition strategies, strong supplier relationships, and rigorous adherence to federal contracting requirements. A Procurement Services Manager collaborates across engineering, operations, project management, and support organizations to deliver timely, compliant, and high value procurement solutions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Lead and mentor a team of procurement staff, ensuring alignment with H2C's mission and strategic objectives providing direction leadership and direction to procurement teams issuing and administering services subcontracts.
Oversee all phases of subcontract planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post award administration across multiple contract types.
Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Truthful Cost and Pricing Data Act, and internal H2C procedures.
Develop and implement procurement strategies, procurement plans, and risk mitigation plans to enhance mission execution and operational efficiency.
Review Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and contract documents for clarity, compliance, and completeness.
Advise internal stakeholders on procurement pathways, regulatory requirements, negotiation strategies, and supplier engagement.
Monitor subcontract performance, resolve issues, and support corrective actions for timely delivery and contractor accountability.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through effective communication, collaborative problem solving.
Prepare and present procurement reports, updates, and briefings to management and stakeholders.
Promote continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes, tools, and procedures to increase efficiency and transparency.
Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and collaboration across the procurement and partner organizations.
Perform hands on subcontract management duties and other procurement related tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Grade 20:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management or related field.8 years of related experience in procurement, contract management, or related discipline. Grade 21:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management or related field.10 years of related experience in procurement, contract management, or related discipline. 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:
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing procurement teams.
Strong knowledge of federal contracting regulations and compliance.
Extensive experience in subcontract formulation, procurement practices, and pre/post-award administration.
Proven negotiation skills with the ability to lead complex negotiations.
Previous experience in a nuclear facility or similarly regulated environment.
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: $131,888 Hiring Range Maximum: $183,050H2C 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/HEWTBenefitsDepending 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.
