Buyer, Contract

Centrus Global•Piketon, OH

5d•$76,010 - $107,080

About The Position

Centrus Energy is seeking a Buyer, Contracts to support its advanced enrichment operations by procuring specialized equipment, materials, services, and staff augmentation. The role manages purchases to ensure they meet quality, cost, and compliance standards. 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 company policies and Federal acquisition regulations. It also involves working with engineers on technical specifications, negotiating agreements, and managing supplier relationships. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. The position is incentive eligible, with an estimated starting base salary range of $76,010–$107,080. Employment is subject to identity and work-eligibility verification, pre-employment background and drug checks, and security-clearance investigation requirements. Employees in roles requiring clearance are subject to random drug testing and may be tested following certain incidents or upon reasonable suspicion.

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

Review purchase requests and technical data packages.
Evaluate bids and negotiate contracts.
Analyze pricing and cost data across different contract types.
Assess supplier performance.
Ensure procurement complies with internal policies and Federal acquisition regulations.
Work with engineers on complex specifications.
Manage supplier relationships and procure materials, services, and staff augmentation.