Location: Los Alamos, NM
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**What You Will Do** The Procurement Team under the Procurement Engineering & Acquisition Management (SCL-1) Group is seeking an energetic, customer-focused and highly experienced professional to manage a team of Vendor Liaison Specialists (VLS), otherwise known as Designated Procurement Representative (DPR) in support of Facility and Programmatic Maintenance activities and Projects at TA-55 and surrounding areas. The FLM will manage and execute procurement efforts for assigned balance of plant projects, essential and critical spares, and facility maintenance activities. The selected candidate will manage and train a dynamic workforce that performs a wide range of activities including: participation and presenting in integrated project team meetings, material verification/readiness efforts, project walk-downs, assisting in non-conformance and supplier deviation issues, interacting with warehouse personnel, managing consolidated bill of materials and other related activities aimed at providing efficient and professional support to its many customers. The Manufacturing Support Manager will build a cohesive, high performing team, direct the daily work activity to meet deliverables, and supervise the execution of work in alignment with the organizations' goals. They will be responsible for maintaining knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, supply chain management, and will direct the team activities to ensure all materials and equipment are effectively and compliantly procured to meet quality requirements. Successful candidates will be able to apply wide-ranging experience, use professional concepts, and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. In addition, they will develop processes and procedures, desktop instructions and training and oversee forecasting for staffing plans, performance management, and employee hiring and onboarding. The Manufacturing Support Manager is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, qual