Chief Procurement Officer
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Chief Procurement Officer -Brookhaven National Laboratory Upton, New York - On-site role About the search Brookhaven National Laboratory has retained a national procurement search firm, Lutzer Global Inc., to manage the search process. Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter to the search firm. Please email the search firm at About the organization Brookhaven National Laboratory () delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. About the role The Business Services Directorate supports the Lab’s scientific mission by providing high-quality administrative and operational services with an emphasis on cost control, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. Led by the Chief Financial Officer, the Directorate oversees a range of vital financial, business, and administrative divisions including the Procurement & Property Management Division. The Directorate also includes the Budget Office, Fiscal Services Division, Business Offices, and Prime Contract Office with an annual operating budget of approximately $900 million and is instrumental to the Lab’s overall performance and efficiency. The mission of the Procurement and Property Management Division is to support Brookhaven National Laboratory’s operations and programs through the acquisition of services, materials, equipment, and supplies. The Division is committed to: • Providing internal stakeholders with high-quality products and services in a timely manner and at the lowest total cost of ownership, delivering "best value" through the application of industry best practices., • Advancing the Laboratory’s socioeconomic objectives by engaging reliable small businesses, including those that are disadvantaged, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone-certified., • Ensuring that all procurement activities comply with the Laboratory’s prime contract, applicable federal statutes and regulations, and are conducted with the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Position Summary The Chief Procurement Officer is responsible for leading a team of 45+ professionals supporting all purchasing and property operations at the Laboratory. This leadership role requires a strategic and operationally skilled individual who can ensure the efficient acquisition of goods and services, maintain strict regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvements in procurement, property, and asset management systems. Essential Duties include the following: (Other duties may be assigned as needed) • Oversee the Laboratory’s annual procurement portfolio of > $300 million, ensuring the effective acquisition of goods, services, construction, and research-related needs., • Establish, communicate, and implement BNL’s procurement policies, ensuring full compliance with the Prime Contract, FAR, DEAR, DOE Orders, and all applicable federal requirements., • Monitor changes in federal regulations and assess their impact on BNL procurement and property management practices, implementing necessary updates., • Serve as the primary point of contact with DOE and the Brookhaven Site Office (BHSO) on procurement matters, ensuring clear communication and alignment with federal expectations., • Oversee procurement performance metrics, reviews, and evaluations to ensure the Laboratory meets or exceeds DOE goals and maintains its Approved Purchasing System., • Provide strategic leadership for all procurement and subcontracting activities, including purchase orders, subcontracts, credit card programs, and inter-entity agreements., • Develop and implement long-term strategies that strengthen procurement operations and support BNL’s scientific mission and operational priorities., • Evaluate procurement processes, internal controls, and system capabilities; recommend and implement improvements, including system upgrades and process enhancements., • Ensure efficient operations while upholding strong risk-management practices and high compliance standards., • Lead and direct personnel responsible for timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement activities, in alignment with BNL’s Approved Purchasing System., • Conduct operational and performance assessments of managers and their units to ensure accountability, quality, and continuous improvement., • Manage personnel and organizational matters for procurement teams, ensuring effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners., • Lead training, staff development, and succession-planning efforts to enhance the skills and readiness of procurement personnel., • Develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the DOE Contracting Officer and BNL Senior Leadership., • Collaborate and engage with the DOE contractor procurement community through participation on committees, such as PERT and Communities of Practice., • Demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and responsible stewardship in all procurement activities., • Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that reflects BNL’s values and reinforces the Laboratory’s commitment to safety, service, integrity, teamwork, and scientific impact. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field., • At least ten (10) years of progressive procurement experience in a large, complex regulatory environment, including six (6) years of demonstrated management/leadership experience, including formal supervisory or managerial experience., • Demonstrated leadership and experience managing a staff of procurement professionals., • Experience overseeing large-scale construction procurements., • Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)., • Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Excellent organizational skills, and detail oriented, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in business or related field., • Procurement experience at a DOE facility., • Certified Procurement Professional (CPP), Government Contract Management Certification or similar certification., • Strong understanding of DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), DOE Orders, and other DOE requirements related to procurement., • Understanding of federal credit card and asset disposition laws., • Familiarity working with Procurement Operations Manual (POM) and Standard Work Instructions (SWI)., • Experience with bargaining unit contracts (Davis Bacon, etc.). Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements • Ability to verbally communicate and understand speech., • Ability to operate a computer keyboard. Pay range and compensation package: $179,050 - $297,200 / year - Salary commensurate with experience. Equal Opportunity Statement: Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. How to Apply for the Role: Please send resume and cover letter to the search firm: This is an on-site role.
