Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) was recently chosen as the building site for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a one-of-a-kind nuclear physics research facility. The EIC will be a discovery machine for unlocking the secrets of the “glue” that binds the building blocks of visible matter in the universe. The machine design is based on the existing and highly optimized RHIC Ion-Ion collider. It will consist of two intersecting accelerators, one producing an intense beam of electrons, the other a beam of protons or heavier atomic nuclei which are steered into collisions. Beyond sparking scientific discoveries in a new frontier of fundamental physics, the Electron-Ion Collider will trigger technological breakthroughs that have broad-ranging impact on human health and national challenges.
Position Description
The Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) Directorate is seeking an energetic self-starter to join their team as a Procurement Liaison Supervisor. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, preparation, and tracking of procurements for accelerator and detector systems and components, in accordance with project schedules and processes. The candidate will report to the EIC Project Support Manager and serve as the primary point of contact for scientists, engineers, and procurement staff to identify, plan, and initiate procurement activities; assist in the generation of procurement specifications and statements of work; and act as a liaison between scientists and engineers and procurement staff to ensure that project and institutional requirements are successfully fulfilled. Will supervise Procurement Liaison Engineer staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline.
Minimum of 10 years’ related work experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment, including writing, editing, and/or reviewing and approving procurement specifications and statements of work.
Knowledge of and experience with engineering design and procurement activities and processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide high-quality reports and presentations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively, across organizational boundaries, with a diverse group of engineering, scientific, management, and support staff.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Microsoft Visio.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Master’s degree.
Experience supervising staff.
Experience in an engineering liaison role, including with procurement or sales staff.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $78,700 - $131,750 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
