Procurement Director

Pantex • Amarillo, TX • Full Time

Posted on Mon, Jun 8, 2026

Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Procurement Director
Career Level: Director
Organization: Procurement Operations (50993707)
Job Specialty: Supply Chain-Multi Function

What You'll Do

As the Supply Chain Management Director of Procurement Operations, you will be responsible for day-to-day activities of all procurement and other tasks as delegated by the Senior Director of Supply Chain Management. Responsible for collaborating with Supply Chain peer directors at Pantex to create an integrated organization that leverages best practices, common skills and tools across the site to evolve into a world class supply chain management organization. Measures and manages work and assigns and shares resources across the organization to maximize work output; responsible for maximizing internal customer satisfaction and for proactively managing relationships with supplier base. Actively champions a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Establishes and manages the activities of all assigned phases of one or more administrative and/or technical departments to ensure efficient and timely completion of assigned mission in accordance with government and plant directives
Performs duties with opportunity for exercise of initiative, independent judgment and discretion under minimal supervision. Is accountable for the results of the actions of subordinates
Recommends improvements in program procedures, technology utilization and automation, and analyzes impact of mission changes on design or concepts of assigned programs
Responsible for maintaining a thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, Department of Energy (DOE), corporate and plant rules, regulations and plant-wide operating policies and procedures
Maintains working relationships with the project team and ensures they are correctly informed regarding Procurement activities
Maintains contact with other services to ensure securing their advice and guidance in their areas of expertise, within the areas of Procurement’s scope of responsibility
Maintains working relationships with applicable customer personnel to ensure actions are consistent with the customer goals
Determines and secures necessary approvals and monitors project procurement staffing plans
Coordinates Procurement execution plan with Engineering and Construction plans and operations to ensure that input from these disciplines will enable procurement to perform its functions in accordance with project plans
Reviews commitment approvals and execution/signature authorities and ensures commitments are made in accordance with corporate and Procurement policies and procedures
Monitors and evaluates performance of assigned personnel Reviews evaluations with managers
Collaborates on personnel development planning for assigned personnel with responsible managers Contributes recommendations on annual salary plans to the Senior Director
Plans and directs the orderly closeout of Procurement operations, including destaffing, settlement of claims and back-charges, and resolving punch list items assigned to Procurement
Prepares and edits presentations describing Procurement methods, trends of lead times, prices, or other relevant information within procurement’s scope of activities
Subject to required approvals, makes presentations to customers, supplier organizations, or trade associations

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of relevant experience
OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 20 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory/ management experience.

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

Not applicable.

Preferred Job Requirements

Minimum five years of supervisory/management experience. Candidates with less years of supervisory/management experience will be required to complete a developmental plan approved by the Division Director or their delegate.

Proficient and experienced in one or more Procurement functions:

Experienced in project planning and operations
Working knowledge of Engineering, Construction, and Quality procedures impact on Procurement
Thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and applicable Agency Supplements
Thorough understanding of governmental contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements
Thorough understanding of Cost Accounting Standards and determination process for applicability to the work
Experienced in the management or supervision of personnel, including defining tasks, making work assignments, and evaluating performance
Training or courses of specialized study in related subjects such as business administration, accounting, and law, including Uniform Commercial Code

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth. When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply. Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification. Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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