Senior Buyer

TerraPower LLC.

3h•$102,804 - $154,206•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits. TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The Buyer performs duties including supporting Contract Administrators with post-award contract administration activities, interacting with suppliers, and working closely with the Shipping/Receiving Department. This role contributes to enhancing the success of projects by limiting the overall risks and liability associated with, but not limited to: Supplier performance, on-time deliveries, invoice payments, and timely subcontract/PO closeouts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, management, and co-workers in a professional, and proactive manner.

Requirements

Experience with successfully developing relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 7 (seven) years of prior related experience or Associate Degree with a minimum of 5 (five) years of prior related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of 1 (one) year of prior related experience
Military experience a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are preferred.
Experience working in a U. S. Government (DOE or DOD) environment preferred.
Understanding of warehouse, shipping/receiving, and/or material handling.
Nuclear or related experience is preferred.
Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a team environment at a fast pace.
Strong communication skills desired.
The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Military experience a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are preferred.
Experience working in a U. S. Government (DOE or DOD) environment preferred.
Nuclear or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Contract Administrator to prepare reports to identify subcontracts that are ready to be closed, start the closeout process, and ensure the subcontract can be closed monthly.
Working closely with the Contract Administrator to identify upcoming and past-due POs, track reasons for past-due lines, and update the request delivery date to reflect the supplier’s commitment every week.
Working closely with the Contract Administrator to identify POs that have exceeded 75% of the PO award value monthly.
Assist the Contract Administrator on resolving invoices issues to ensure the supplier is paid on time.
Contact suppliers to ensure Certificate of Insurance (COI) on file is active.
Contact suppliers to status PO to ensure items will be delivered on time and contact the Contract Administrator of any delays.
Works with the Shipping/Receiving Department to ensure all items are received incorrectly and in a timely manner.
Assist with new supplier screening.
Process small-dollar (P-card) procurement requisitions in support of lab activities.
Assist with resolving invoicing deficiencies, i.e., match exceptions.
Any other duties assigned by Procurement Director or Manager.