Procurement Engineer
About The Position
The Procurement Engineer owns supply chain strategy for X-energy's advanced nuclear programs, building and leading a supplier base for TRISO-X and identifying, developing, and qualifying equipment and service suppliers. The role supports project schedules, cost targets, and regional localization goals for first-of-a-kind nuclear fuel and reactor programs. The position develops strategic and project-specific supply chain execution plans, category plans based on spend and risk analysis, negotiation and risk-mitigation strategies, and contract management approaches. It negotiates contract cost, schedule, terms and conditions, and technical requirements, including long-term strategic supplier agreements intended to advance company objectives and generate revenue. The role manages equipment and service contracts, provides commercial and contracting guidance to Engineering, Procurement, and other business units, and coordinates supplier qualification and quality requirements with Quality Assurance. The Procurement Engineer leads core responsibilities without close supervision and exercises some independent judgment. The role also provides feedback and guidance to junior team members and shares industry best practices and standards. This is a full-time, exempt position based onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, five days per week, with travel up to 10%. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
- Typically ten years of experience in an engineering or supply chain role, including at least two years in supply chain.
- Experience developing scopes of work for services and technical and quality requirements for equipment procurement.
- Experience with supplier negotiations.
- Experience developing project plans, schedules, and costing models.
- Experience in the nuclear industry or another highly regulated industry.
- Technical knowledge of the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of typical power plant components.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and regional localization targets.
- Develop strategic supply chain plans that deliver value for the company and its customers.
- Develop project-specific supply chain execution plans to meet project schedule and cost goals.
- Prepare category plans and perform category spend and risk analysis.
- Plan and implement negotiation strategies, category and supplier risk-mitigation strategies, and contract management for contracts within the category.
- Negotiate with suppliers on contract costs, schedules, terms and conditions, 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 purchases and deliveries meet project schedules.
- Provide direction on commercial and contracting strategy to Engineering, Procurement, and other business units.
- Review specifications, equipment datasheets, and scopes of work to ensure technical and quality requirements are specified for accurate supplier proposals.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance to qualify suppliers, determine contract quality-assurance requirements, and identify appropriate hold and surveillance activities.
- Develop close working relationships with suppliers and end customers.
- Monitor supplier performance against contract terms and customer expectations, and take initiative to resolve performance issues.
- Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing projects to secure favorable pricing and available shop reservations.
- Support business development activities.
- Lead core tasks and responsibilities without close supervision, using some independent judgment.
- Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members and share industry best practices and standards across the team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- 401K 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
