Indirect Procurement Associate

Radiant Industries•El Segundo, CA

7d•$85,500 - $122,500•Onsite

About The Position

Radiant is seeking an Indirect Procurement Associate to support the sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services, including Facilities, IT, Professional Services, MRO, consumables, and R&D collaborations. This is a hands-on role for an individual with strong technical instincts who is eager to develop skills in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract support. The role involves collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Production teams, and mentorship from senior procurement staff to enhance commercial and negotiation capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering field) strongly preferred, Supply Chain or similar degrees considered
1–3 years of relevant experience; prior procurement/sourcing experience is a plus but not required.
Strong technical/mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in the commercial side of engineering (supplier selection, cost trade-offs, contracts).
Good analytical and organizational skills; comfortable learning negotiation and contract fundamentals on the job.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software (or willing to learn quickly).
Occasional travel to supplier locations (up to 20%).
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Facilities, MRO, IT, or Professional Services sourcing.
Coursework or interest in quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100).
Interest in the energy/nuclear sector.

Responsibilities

Support sourcing efforts for indirect categories (IT, Professional Services, MRO, consumables, R&D collaborations) by gathering technical requirements and evaluating supplier capability against Radiant's engineering needs.
Assist with drafting and reviewing SOWs, NDAs, and PO terms; help prepare negotiation positions for MSAs and licensing agreements under guidance from senior staff.
Help manage facilities/MRO procurement tasks — coordinating with vendors on maintenance, repairs, equipment, and small lab build-out needs.
Track purchase orders through the procure-to-pay cycle, flagging delays or technical mismatches early.
Act as a day-to-day point of contact for select, lower-complexity suppliers, escalating high-stakes commercial matters to senior procurement staff.
Contribute technical judgment to cost and quality trade-off discussions.
Help identify supply chain risks from an engineering/technical perspective (e.g., part obsolescence, service quality issues).
Support process documentation and improvement efforts.

Benefits

Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans for Medical.
Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents for One Medical.
100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents for Vision.
100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents for Dental.
Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
Daily catered lunch.
Free snacks and drinks.
Flexible PTO policy.
Remote workday allocation.
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.