Contract Administrator

TerraPower•Bellevue, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy and medical isotopes. The company originated from a vision to raise global living standards through energy access and innovation. TerraPower is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor R&D and the production of medical isotopes. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Experience working with internal stakeholders and supplier relations.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related degree program.
Minimum of 3 (three) years of experience related to Procurement and/or Contract Management.
Experience with purchasing first-of-a-kind fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items.
Understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements.
Experience successfully working in a fast-paced environment and producing quality work.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong communication skills desired.
High degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
Sitting for extended periods.
Bending/stooping.
Grasping/gripping.
Fine motor control (hands).
Minimal physical exertion, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Repetitive work: Prolonged.
Visual and audio focused work.
Stairs.
Typing/keyboard.
Standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day.
Travel required 0-10%.

Nice To Haves

Military experience a plus.
U.S. Government (DOE or DOD) contracting/subcontracting experience preferred.
Nuclear or related experience a plus.
Technical background is a plus and can be experience-based.

Responsibilities

Perform duties including sourcing, subcontracts administration, buyer, and purchasing agent activities.
Support development of Suppliers and acquisition of products and services.
Limit overall risks and liability associated with supplier negotiations and subcontract administration, subcontract sourcing, pricing, evaluating, negotiating, and obtaining materials, equipment, and/or construction services.
Collaborate with the larger Supply Management team to coordinate the review of client contracts and provide negotiation support.
Support increasingly complex procurement/subcontract management duties, including federal government contracting.
Manage procurement activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule management.
Work with Requestors to understand the procurement requirements.
Review statements of work and specifications to ensure the correct goods and services are procured.
Select the appropriate Terms and Conditions for each procurement, and work with Legal to negotiate Supplier exceptions.
Perform market research to identify potential suppliers.
Prepare and manage pre-award activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ), and Expressions of Interest (EOI), site visits.
Perform price analyses.
Ensure funding has been obtained and approved before entering into a contractual agreement with a third party.
Submit procurement packages for review and obtain the correct approvals before award.
Issue Purchase Orders or other forms of agreements to Suppliers.
Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
Manage post-award activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule.
Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.
Resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies.
Perform closeout activities.
Maintain complete and accurate purchasing files and records.
Perform other procurement and/or contracting duties as assigned.