Title Buyer Technical Representative

Position Number 39173

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 2435STVCN/RCHN

Posted 07/03/2024

Closes 07/24/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is looking for a Buyer Technical Representative (BTR) in the Procurement Integration department. This individual will comply with WRPS policies and procedures and ensure the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) principles are incorporated into the organization's activities. Using discretion and independent judgment, the BTR will serve as the liaison between the subcontractor, Procurement, and members of the Project Team (e.g., Engineering, Quality Control, Health and Safety) and other organizations to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. Duties may include:

Approve Contract requisitions, Contract Change Requests (CCR), and invoices.

Provides guidance and on policies and procedures ensuring compliance by subcontractor personnel.

Perform subcontract management and program administration in support of the Project Team.

Investigates and resolves varied and complex disputes, concerns, and issues that may arise between buyers, subcontractors, and the Project Team.

Point of contact for all communications between the subcontractor and WRPS for day-to-day technical matters.

Interfaces with the subcontractor and Finance/Accounting to resolve invoice questions and/or submittal verification.

Provides day-to-day administration of subcontracts in accordance with Procurement procedures and BTR qualifications.

Monitors the technical progress of the subcontract and reviews funding to ensure funding limitations or period of performance are not exceeded.

Support negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors. Act as primary point of contact for all communications between the subcontractor and WRPS for day-to-day technical matters after contract award.

Performs invoice reviews to assure pay requests are in accordance with technical and contract requirements. Ensure technical reviews are complete and sufficient backup documentation is attached to support payment of invoices from subcontractors.

Participate in procurement planning discussions relating to acquisition strategy development activities.

Implements, supports, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet project requirements.

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Grade 14:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field;

Two (2) years' relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Successfully completes the BTR Qualification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintains qualification accordingly.

Grade 15:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field;

Three (3) years' relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Successfully completes the BTR Qualification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintains qualification accordingly.

-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

• Familiarity with use and direction provided in policies and procedures relating to procurement and subcontract management methods and techniques.

• Experience in using WRPS computer programs such as, but not limited to, Asset Suite, IDMS, and SmartPlant Foundation.

• Technical background or experience with engineering services, Hanford site Usage Based Services for Hanford site contractors and/or field operations at the Hanford site.

• Understanding of the Procurement cycle and associated durations and impacts to the overall cycle time.

• Extensive understanding of policies and procedures relating to procurement and subcontract management methods and techniques to include relevant Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).

Compensation & Benefits

Grade 14:

Hiring Range Minimum: $71,200

Hiring Range Maximum: $89,800

Grade 15:

Hiring Range Minimum: $78,338

Hiring Range Maximum: $98,813

Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, 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).

• Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).

WRPS 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 visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial 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 within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)