Engineer V, Procurement

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for implementation of the Supply Chain Process and acts as primary liaison with key suppliers and company stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science.
• Typically, fifteen years of experience in an engineering or supply chain role with at least seven years of supply chain experience required.
• Provide commercial and technical input to the organization to ensure documents used in a procurement are complete and the appropriate contracting strategy is being implemented.
• Experience developing negotiating strategies and leading supplier negotiations.
• Experience in developing strategic Category Management Plans to leverage spend and create value for the company/project.
• Experience related to supplier identification, development, and performance management.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the nuclear industry, experience with large construction projects or plant overhauls.
• Technical knowledge about the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of typical power plant components.
• Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD.
• Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
• Work Site Expectations: 4 days a week in office
• Travel: 10%

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets.
• Develop strategic supply chain plans which deliver valve for the company and its customers.
• Develop project specific supply chain execution plans to meet the project schedule and cost goals.
• Prepare category plans, perform category spend and risk analysis; plan and implement negotiation strategies; design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies; plan and implement contract management for contracts within category.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers relative to contract costing, schedule, Terms & Conditions (T&Cs), and technical requirements.
• Negotiate and establish long term strategic supplier agreements to achieve strategic objectives and generate revenue.
• Manage equipment and service contracts to ensure on time purchase and delivery to the project schedule.
• Provide direction on commercial and contracting strategy to the Engineering, Procurement, and other business units.
• Perform reviews of specifications, equipment datasheets, and Scopes of Work to ensure all technical and quality requirements are specified to facility accurate supplier proposals.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) department to qualify suppliers, determine correct contract QA requirements, and identify appropriate hold and surveillance activities.
• Develop close working relationships with supplier and end customers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations.
• Take initiate to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing project to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations.
• Support business development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level