WEST VALLEY — Working together, CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV) and other prime contractor sites are eliminating inefficiencies, improving operational cost management and contributing to a resilient, more agile and effective supply chain.

The Supply Chain Management Center (SCMC), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) strategic sourcing program, recently passed a significant milestone, achieving more than $2 billion in savings by National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and DOE Environmental Management (EM) prime contractors across the country.

CHBWV, DOE’s prime contractor at West Valley Demonstration Project, has contributed $8 million to the $2 billion SCMC-enabled savings milestone.

“Eight million dollars in savings is an incredible achievement,” said Jason Casper, CHBWV President and General Manager. “It speaks to the deep commitment CHBWV and the DOE have in being good stewards of taxpayer dollars while supporting an important national security mission.”

SCMC has been transforming the approach to enterprise supply chain efficiency since 2006. The program works collaboratively with prime contractors to offer purchasing agreements and digital procurement tools that can be used by multiple sites across the DOE. This saves time by reducing duplication of effort and enabling buyers to focus on site-specific needs.

By leveraging a combined $7 billion in annual spend, SCMC can negotiate prices, which saves money. SCMC regularly works with more than 26 NNSA and DOE EM Sites across the country.

“This achievement is proof of what happens when prime contractors work together for the benefit of the enterprise,” said Scott Bissen, SCMC Sr. Director.

SCMC helps sites stretch budgets and taxpayer dollars. Savings generated through SCMC agreements and tools can be reinvested into additional site priorities, achieving more mission with existing resources.

“The SCMC is an important part of our business strategy,” said Lynn Holfelder, CHBWV Procurement Manager. “Our team works hard to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, and I’m proud of the contribution our team has made to this savings milestone.”