Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a Buyer for a remote role supporting our team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. 

This is an Acquisition Services Buyer position. The selected candidate will perform purchase administration
functions representing the complete purchase order lifecycle (pre-award, administration, post-award) in
accordance with applicable procurement procedures and guidelines, including Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations, NREL policy/procedures as well as best
business practices within the Simplified Acquisition Team, Acquisition Services Group. This position is an
intermediate level for this professional field of subcontract administration and will handle complex
procurement actions.
Duties Shall Generally Include:
• Coordinate with internal customers to generate specifications and statements of work.
• Develop effective purchasing strategy with internal customers based on needs.
• Perform Market Research.
• Review sole source justifications.
• Perform price analysis - documenting price reasonableness.
• Negotiate and administer fixed price commercial item/service purchases.
• Resolve issues related to supplier performance, subcontractor equipment purchases, and
delivery schedules.
• Perform post contract administration duties (modifications).
• Initiate subprocess reviews (Information Technology, Safety, Legal, Cyber Security etc.).
Effectively liaise between customers and vendors to see that all needs are met for the

customer while ensuring NREL is receiving the most cost-efficient goods or services.
•Communicate clearly and effectively with vendors to ensure all necessary Purchase Order paperwork filled out in a timely fashion.
• Team with Acquisition Service Group members on projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Relevant bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant master’s degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques. Frequent application of industry concepts and principles. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs.

Demonstrated Purchase Order/contract administration experience with various types of commercial items/services purchases. Ability to work in a changing and fast-paced team-oriented environment. The ability to interpret and discuss technical information with others as well as analyze and provide solutions to less complex contractual issues. Ability to develop strategies to deal with project and program contractual issues. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques for purchase orders and simplified acquisitions. Frequent application of industry concepts and principles related to procurements. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to procurements. Be skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication, Financial Analysis and business math skills and the ability to use various computer software programs.

• Proven experience working on procurement for state, local or federal government associated organizations.

• Contract experience with the FAR preferred.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.