Procurement Administrator II

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for procuring goods and services that support X-energy’s business efforts and managing the full life cycle of direct and indirect purchases. The work includes coordinating with customers and suppliers, identifying sources that meet X-energy’s needs, negotiating terms and conditions, and administering purchase agreements.

The position supports small to moderate-sized direct and indirect purchases under guided supervision. It also supports company proposal efforts, maintains procurement policies and procedures, and keeps procurement records organized and compliant. The role is based at 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with four days per week in the office and one remote day. Travel is up to 10% as needed. Hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field, or relevant years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Typically, three years of experience in procurement or contracts administration.
• Some experience with federal purchasing procedures and/or knowledge of commercial procurements.
• Experience conducting basic negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue requests for proposals for goods and services, and conduct vendor selection in compliance with federal, customer, and company policies and procedures.
• Respond to purchase requisitions by identifying multiple vendors and preparing vendor-selection analysis.
• Identify distinct requirements, provisions, and terms and conditions for vendor agreements.
• Communicate purchasing status, compliance, modifications, negotiations, vendor availability, and vendor-selection analysis to company stakeholders.
• Review and track vendor performance and invoices for accuracy, and facilitate the approval process.
• Resolve issues with customers and vendors.
• Generate and negotiate change orders and modifications as needed.
• Maintain the approved vendor list by verifying vendors are not listed on the Excluded Parties List or Denied Parties List.
• Support company proposal efforts as necessary.
• Maintain procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain organized, detailed, centralized procurement records and ensure procurement files are compliant.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• Support team members in executing core procurement tasks for small to moderate-sized direct and indirect purchases under guided supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development policy supporting continuing education

What This Job Offers

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