Buyer, Contract

Centrus Energy•Piketon, OH

5d•$76,010 - $107,080

About The Position

Centrus Energy is hiring a Buyer, Contract to support its advanced enrichment operations by procuring specialized equipment, materials, services, and staff augmentation. The role is responsible for ensuring purchases meet quality, cost, and compliance standards and support clean energy innovation. The Buyer leads the full procurement lifecycle, from reviewing purchase requests and technical data packages through evaluating bids and negotiating contracts. The role analyzes pricing, assesses supplier performance, and ensures compliance with internal policies and Federal acquisition regulations. It works with engineers on technical specifications, negotiates agreements, and manages supplier relationships to ensure materials, services, and talent are available when needed. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Hiring is subject to employment eligibility verification, a pre-employment background check and drug test, and federal background investigation requirements associated with the clearance. Once employed, the successful candidate will be subject to random drug testing and may be tested following certain incidents or when reasonable suspicion exists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on procurement experience in a technical or regulated environment.
Strong negotiation skills.
Experience evaluating cost and price data for different contract types, including fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle procurement modules and SharePoint tools.
Working knowledge of government acquisition requirements, including FAR and DEAR.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
An active or previously held Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead the full procurement lifecycle, including reviewing purchase requests and technical data packages, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts.
Analyze pricing and cost data for different contract types, including fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts.
Assess supplier performance and manage supplier relationships.
Ensure procurement complies with internal policies and Federal acquisition regulations.
Work with engineers on complex technical specifications.
Procure specialized equipment, materials, services, and staff augmentation to meet operational needs.