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Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a General Laborer opportunity in Eunice, NM at URENCO USA (UUSA) National Enrichment Facility.
Work Location: On-Site at URENCO/Hybrid
UUSA, operated by Louisiana Energy Services LLC, is the only commercial enrichment facility operating in the US, and is located in Eunice, New Mexico.
Project Overview and Objectives
The Buyer supports the site Procurement Organization in the development of a professional Procurement Function and assume all commercial aspects of the acquisition of goods and services within a given category of spend for the UUSA operation. Work with relevant customers/stakeholders and Procurement Manager in the development and execution of the customer aligned and integrated category plan(s).
They will also develop and deliver long term sustainable value from UUSA's external spend within defined category of expenditure in alignment with Group plans. As a member of a global category team, actively contribute to the development and execution of the category plan and associated projects in order to derive optimal value from the supply chain and the dissemination of best practice within URENCO.
Job Details

• Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.
• Travel Required: 25% of the time or less as required
• Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty will be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.
• Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

Responsibilities:

• Closely liaise with the Group Category Management Teams to ensure that best practices are shared across the company and that UUSA plans are fully aligned with Group plans
• Lead the development of medium to long term UUSA Category Plans to provide clarity on the vision, strategy, and implementation processes ensuring value delivery (lower costs, mitigated risk, supply assurance) through detailed understanding of business requirements, supply market dynamics, and TCO impacts.
• Complete projects in accordance with strategic alliances to drive optimal value in supplier deliveries based on program, schedule, and budget, at minimum
• Deliver the annual Procurement Value Plan through category plan project realization and support to business partner nominated projects to meet site needs
• Share knowledge of new and modified products/services in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Anticipate risks to ensure they are appropriately identified and managed on behalf of URENCO and its interests
• Lead supplier visits and surveillances to evaluate potential and existing suppliers and ensure they comply with URENCO procedures and policies, fostering mutually rewarding relationships
• Advise/Lead on bid evaluation approach to validate supplier selection
• Apply best and effective practices in all areas of responsibilities to promote first-rate procurement and supply chain practices
• Cover all other commercial aspects of goods and services acquisitions within a given category of spend for the UUSA operation

Supplier Management:

• Develop, evaluate, and manage internal relationships to optimize URENCO's external legal, business, and financial positions
• Lead the development and maintenance of preferred supplier lists
• Demonstrate effective and measurable supplier management methods and performance metrics are applied to all high risk and/or high value suppliers through supplier management programs
• Lead supplier negotiations and consult with all operating and buying sites for their requirements to ensure URENCO's global demand is leveraged
• Effectively resolve issues/problems with suppliers such as relationship, quality, cost and delivery, implementing corrective actions/ measures for improvements
• Implement effective and sustainable supplier management programs

Contract Management:

• Lead the development, review, negotiation, execution, management, and documentation of significant and complex contracts and contract amendments in accordance with URENCO's policies and procedures to drive value
• Develop and plan supplier relationship and contract management to ensure suppliers meet their contractual obligations, and the value expected from a contract is fully delivered throughout the lifecycle
• Continually improve the values of contracts to capture optimal, sustainable cost-savings for URENCO
• Manage commercial negotiations with relevant suppliers and liaise with stakeholders and legal to ensure favorable commercial terms which mitigate business risk.
• Work with suppliers and cross functional teams to resolve problems effectively and agree to appropriate contract changes by applying effective performance metrics

Customer Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, business partners, and senior leaders to gain support and cooperation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan to drive savings and performance improvement
• Work with customers to ensure an effective, collaborative view of business strategies, portfolios of projects, annual / project budgets, and priorities with realistic expectations are formed on all sides
• Manage Business Partner Relationships to ensure their needs are fully met and change management is efficient and effective
• Work with Group and Site Category Lead peers to ensure the category plans are fully integrated and consistent with business needs
• Ensure that full and appropriate management information is shared and leveraged across the category network
• Place contracts efficiently and timely to support plant needs
• Maintain outstanding customer engagement through Measures of Success utilization
• Ensure change management (a key challenge in the role) is efficient and effective to guarantee sustainable value delivery

Education and Experience:
• Associates degree with 3 years of experience
• Minimum: Seven (7) years procurement experience including Five (5) years supplier management experience with an emphasis in global procurement and Three (3) years strategic procurement. Experience in sourcing, negotiation, and management of spend categories. A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• SAP
• Procedure Use and Adherence
• Exhibit the characteristics of a nuclear professional: high work standards, questioning attitude, conservative decision-making, and striving for excellence in all aspects of a job.
• Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, customer service orientation.
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience
Other Job Requirements:
• United States Citizenship
• CAA Access and an L or Q level security clearance
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
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Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
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