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We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

The Procurement Operations and Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement process, ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining compliance with internal policies, government regulations and contractual obligations. This position will lead procurement operations, ensuring adherence to procurement standards, tracking and reporting KPIs, maintaining current status on government changes impacting the procurement function, and overseeing internal and external audit requirements. The Manager will also work closely with cross-functional teams to support risk management and continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

This role requires a blend of leadership, compliance expertise, operational acumen and deep understanding of the procurement processes and regulations, such as FAR/DFAR, CPSR and other relevant legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

Procurement Operations and Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency of procurement operations.

• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Accounts Payable, Contracts, Project Control and Legal) to assess and mitigate procurement-related risks, ensuring appropriate risk management strategies are in place.

• Timely track and report on procurement metrics and other key performance indicators to help identify issues and areas for improvement as well as to inform sound business decisions.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable federal regulations, including FAR/DFARS as well as corporate procurement policies.

• Manage file review process, procedures and procurement governance activities to ensure CPSR audit readiness

• Coordinate and lead internal audits of procurement operations to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Implement corrective actions based on audit findings and monitor ongoing compliance to mitigate future risks.

• Lead efforts to ensure compliance with prime contract flow-down requirements, including terms and conditions, small business participation and other contractually mandated procurement obligations

• Serve as the subject matter expert on procurement compliance, advising internal stakeholders and procurement teams on regulatory and policy changes.

• Continuously monitor procurement trends, regulatory updates, and market developments to ensure the procurement function remains agile and compliant.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead a procurement compliance team, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient operations and compliance.

• Work closely with Managers supporting Business Unit Procurement to identify additional procurement personnel available to support various procurement related initiatives and process improvements.

• Set performance objectives for the team, regularly monitor progress and provide feedback and guidance for professional growth

• Support Procurement team succession planning and sustainment.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration within the procurement team.

• Promote cross-functional collaboration and communication with other functions as well as BU and Capture teams.

• Manage workload and ensure all required actions are supported in a timely manner.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.

• Minimum of 9 years work experience in procurement, subcontracting or procurement compliance. At least 1 year of management experience or 3 years as a team lead experience.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

• Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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