Procurement Contract Administrator

The Nuclear Company•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. About the role The Contract Administrator, Procurement will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of procurement contracts from award to closeout , ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is critical to maintaining contractual integrity, mitigating risk, and enabling timely delivery of goods and services for nuclear deployment projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3 –5 years of contract administration or procurement experience, preferably on nuclear, energy, or other regulated large capital projects.
Familiarity with nuclear quality requirements (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1) or comparable regulated quality programs, or readiness to develop it quickly.
Strong understanding of contract terms, conditions, and commercial practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Administer procurement contracts and purchase orders from award through closeout.
Ensure purchased materials, equipment, and services meet all procurement document requirements.
Manage contract modifications, change orders, and scope adjustments.
Track and document contract deliverables, milestones, and compliance requirements.
Support budget tracking and invoice reconciliation against contract terms.
Prepare and review procurement documents to ensure technical and quality requirements are clearly defined.
Verify procurement documents invoke applicable codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements, including 10 CFR Part 21.
Maintain complete procurement documentation, including specifications, purchase orders, approved changes, waivers, and deviations.
Ensure full traceability for all procurement activities.
Maintain document version control and audit trails using contract lifecycle management (CLM systems)
Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers on contract-related matters.
Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, and project teams to clarify requirements.
Support supplier onboarding and contract award processes.
Facilitate resolution of contract disputes and issues.
Draft and distribute meeting notes and action items from vendor and stakeholder coordination meetings to ensure accountability and follow-through.
Track vendor performance and delivery metrics to support sourcing and renewal decisions.
Verify procurement, inspection, and test requirements are satisfied before items are placed in service.
Support quality assurance reviews of procurement documents prior to contract award.
Ensure contracts include necessary technical and administrative requirements to meet QA program standards.
Support internal and external audits related to procurement and contract files.
Escalate non-conformances, deviations, or waivers to the appropriate stakeholders for timely resolution.