Supplier Management Group Leader (Acquisitions Services Manager 4)
- Req. Number: IRC140640
- Organization : Acquisition Services Management - Supplier Management (ASM-SM)
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $125,200 - $211,300
- Recruiter Name: Jiron, Sue Antoinette (Antoinette)
- Recruiter Email: sajiron@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.
The Acquisition Services Management (ASM) Division is seeking an experienced manager who specializes in supplier third/ party risk to develop and implement a comprehensive supplier management program. This includes taking on a leadership role to drive strategy, roadmap projects and programs, processes, tools, metrics and reporting throughout the lifecycle of the supplier relationship. This role requires someone who is confident driving quick, iterative solutions to achieve significant impact. This leader will collaborate with key stakeholders in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Legal, Finance, Quality Performance, as well as lab wide business partners. This position reports directly to the Deputy Division Leader for ASM Operations.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing a team in all aspects of organizational management to include staff development, succession planning, personnel management, and performance management. Demonstrated leadership competencies to effectively manage diverse and complex activities and issues in support of LANL's supplier management functions.
Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrated experience in strategic supplier relationship management, supplier performance management, third-party risk management, project/ process management, sourcing or procurement. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in evaluating, developing and implementing supplier related performance management solutions. Experience driving change and improving end-to-end processes.
Accountability: Experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents, or sensitive information.
Communication: Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of developing and building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Collaboration: Experience in interacting effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Experience in developing and nurturing effective customer relationships.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and eight years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.
The Acquisition Services Management (ASM) Division is seeking an experienced manager who specializes in supplier third/ party risk to develop and implement a comprehensive supplier management program. This includes taking on a leadership role to drive strategy, roadmap projects and programs, processes, tools, metrics and reporting throughout the lifecycle of the supplier relationship. This role requires someone who is confident driving quick, iterative solutions to achieve significant impact. This leader will collaborate with key stakeholders in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Legal, Finance, Quality Performance, as well as lab wide business partners. This position reports directly to the Deputy Division Leader for ASM Operations.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive supplier relationship management program, including performance metrics, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities.
- Build and foster cross-functional relationships. Proactively engage stakeholders to drive adoption of policies, processes and tools.
- Demonstrate operational understanding of assigned process area. Constantly problem-solve, innovate and optimize supplier-related processes and reduce risk
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all project deliverables are met and stakeholders are satisfied with the outcomes.
- Obtain practical knowledge of operational constraints/ barriers and adapt within that framework to develop enterprise solutions at a fast pace to gain adoption while mitigating risk.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings, and develop and implement changes to drive efficiency and effectiveness
- Lead performance discussions with suppliers to identify and resolve issues and to promote strong supplier relationships
- Provide training and support to internal teams on Supplier Management best practices and procedures
- Lead the ASM Supplier Management group in capability and staff development, succession planning, all areas of personnel and performance management, and ensuring a safe and secure workplace.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing a team in all aspects of organizational management to include staff development, succession planning, personnel management, and performance management. Demonstrated leadership competencies to effectively manage diverse and complex activities and issues in support of LANL's supplier management functions.
Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrated experience in strategic supplier relationship management, supplier performance management, third-party risk management, project/ process management, sourcing or procurement. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in evaluating, developing and implementing supplier related performance management solutions. Experience driving change and improving end-to-end processes.
Accountability: Experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents, or sensitive information.
Communication: Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of developing and building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Collaboration: Experience in interacting effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Experience in developing and nurturing effective customer relationships.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and eight years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with full suite of SAP Ariba modules.
- Professional certification in Contracting, examples:
- National Contact Management Association (NCMA), a Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM);
- Institute for Supply Chain Management (ISM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
- Experience developing and implementing supplier management business processes at an institutional level.
- Trained in process improvement tools (e.g., Lean and Six Sigma principles).
- Active DOE Q clearance.
Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
