The Contracts & Procurement Administrator manages vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, and oversees procurement processes to ensure compliance with federal and corporate requirements. They provide expert advice to management on contract strategies, risk mitigation, and budgetary estimates while maintaining detailed documentation for all purchasing activities.
Description
Description
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Orano Federal Services is seeking a Contracts & Procurement Administrator. This position may be considered for remote work. This role is crucial in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring efficient procurement processes while maintaining compliance with corporate, regulatory, and federal requirements.
Key Responsibilities include:
Review and oversee purchasing decisions, orders, and vendor contracts
Manage procurement activities for materials and supplies, including vendor selection and negotiation; working closely with product line managers, business development and contract proposal personnel to provide expert support regarding proposal and contract strategies, risk ratings, cost basis determination and responses.
Create and process purchase orders while maintaining detailed documentation
Advise management regarding contract clarity, legal issues and risks, compliance requirements, and budgetary issues and estimates to ensure informed decisions by corporate stakeholders.
Oversee contract performance and serve as primary advisor to Project Manager regarding contract conflicts.
Ensure revenue growth and profit enhancement by mitigating risks from contractual terms and conditions
Provide contract advice and recommendations to management/technical personnel regarding contract administration, risk avoidance, change order management and cost or pricing data.
Develop and follow established contracts and purchasing procedures in generating company RFIs / RFQs / RFPs / Subcontracts / POs to manage the assigned projects from cradle to grave.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory and federal requirements
Participate in internal and external audits as needed
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Profil souhaité
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position:
BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Finance or similar field, or comparable experience in lieu of degree, plus a minimum of 10 years of related work experience. An advanced degree (MS or MBA) may substitute for 1-2 years of related work experience. Professional Certifications (CPCM, CFCM, PMP, CPA, CPM, CSCM, etc.) strongly desired.
Excellent understanding and direct hands-on experience with Federal Government contracts, FAR, DEAR, DFAR, AFAR, comptroller general decisions, agency regulations and integrated as they relate to Government contract requirements for multiple types of contracts, such as FFP, CP, T&M, IDIQ and FOA. Advanced training in contract law and contract changes on Government contracts.
Direct, hands-on experiencing working on the ARDP FOAs, WIPP Contracts, Packaging Contracts, SRS Contracts, SRR Contracts, etc.
Proven ability to advise management regarding contract clarity, legal issues and risks, compliance requirements, and budgetary issues and estimates to ensure informed decisions by corporate stakeholders.
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with complex engineering projects.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with procurement and contract management systems
Knowledge of procurement best practices and regulatory requirements
Understanding of contract terms and conditions
Experience with purchase order processing and documentation
Professional Skills:
Strong negotiation abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sharp analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors and stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Adaptability to changing priorities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Customer-oriented mindset with focus on quality
Ability to work independently
Avantages
Competitive compensation
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
Numerous Training and Development opportunities
and more…
Groupe Orano
Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.
Orano’s activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.
In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.
Informations Générales
Nom
Contracts & Procurement Administrator
Ref #
16696
Date de publication
Vendredi, octobre 9, 2026
Pays
États-Unis
Region
Tennessee
Ville
Oak Ridge (TN)
Business Unit (BU)
RE
Type de Contrat
CDI
Date de début souhaitée
02-11-2026
Horaire de travail
Full time
Télétravail
Télétravail possible
Métier
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