Subcontract Administrator

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Jan 31, 2025
*SMSI* provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSIhas grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones. SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. *Job Summary* SMSI is in need of a Subcontract Administrator to perform market analysis, pre-solicitation, and planning activities in support of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, acquisition plans and strategies, coordination planning with other functions (Engineering/Construction/Project Controls), prequalification of suppliers, bidder list development, North American commodity market analysis (valves, instrumentation, etc.), issuance of solicitation, proposal reviews, negotiation support, and purchase order awards. Position will be located in our SMSI Oak Ridge, TN office with some travel to the Toronto, Canada region. *Job Responsibilities* Evaluation of technical requirements prepared by Engineering to ensure the most appropriate method of accomplishment is utilized to acquire engineered equipment and associated commodities. Assists in maintenance of project Material Assignment Schedule Coordination with other project functions (e.g. Project Controls, Construction, Finance, Traffic & Logistics, Insurance, Tax) to ensure project requirements are achieved. Development and maintenance of bidders lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups. Issuance of solicitations and solicitation amendments Commercial evaluation of proposals including determination of price reasonableness Preparation of negotiation plans and associated negotiations with suppliers Comprehensive understanding of commercial terms and conditions, and coordination and resolution of exceptions to terms and conditions with customer General Counsel, as applicable. Assists in development of other Capital Project Buyers and collaboratively working with all project team members to achieve overall project goals. *Required Skills/Abilities* Purchasing experience in commercial nuclear power/other power generation commodities. Possess effective communication skills, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers at various levels. *Educational Requirements* Bachelor's degree in a related discipline in supply chain, business, or engineering, OR extensive knowledge and experience of the supply chain for specialty equipment and associated commodities for nuclear power supply. *Preferred Qualifications* Experience in commercial nuclear construction.