Senior Manager, Fuel and Material Supplied Equipment Group, Procurement

TerraPower•Bellevue, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy and medical isotopes. The company was founded in 2006 with the goal of raising global living standards through advancements in energy access. TerraPower's mission is to lead in new nuclear technologies and foster future leaders in the nuclear field, driving innovations in nuclear energy, hybrid energy, and medical applications for significant human health benefits. TerraPower is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor R&D and influencing the nuclear power landscape, including the production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Technical degree preferably in mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, systems, or civil engineering required.
10-20 years’ experience in supplier interaction.
3-5 years of management experience in related field preferred.
Demonstrated skills in management of suppliers in design and manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated skills in supporting the contractual and commercial aspects of customer/supplier relationships.
Previous experience in technical interface with engineering groups for review and input to supplier activities.
Required experience with project controls and organization along with tools and processes to support the same.
A broad understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineering disciplines and how they interrelate is important.
Strong communication skills desired.
Will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and a desire to foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

Acts as line manager for Equipment Supply Managers (ESM) assigned to the FMSE group.
Interfaces with the Natrium Fuel Supply & Development department to ensure safe and timely delivery of equipment including the Reactor Core Components and raw materials, assembly of non-fuel assemblies, and prototypic components for fuel development.
Interfaces with the Natrium Fuel Supply & Development department to ensure safe and timely delivery of fuel supply logistics.
Support HALEU facility contract including oversight.
Ensure supplier performance management and oversight.
Support monitoring of fuel equipment supply chain to ensure cost, schedule, quality, and safety metrics are met.
Interface with Corporate teams including Finance, Legal, Procurement, Quality, and Facilities to ensure compliance with procedures and processes for delivery of equipment.
Ensure the FSME ESMs adhere to classic project management tools to oversee suppliers including cost, schedule, submittal oversight, and resources.
Key collaborator with supplier management to ensure fidelity to contract and technical direction with supplier.
Review statements of work (SOW) and project planning to ensure proper execution of supplier projects to meet program objectives.
Oversee supplier selection activities.
Maintain awareness of supplier technical capabilities, organization changes and relationships to ensure positive feedback to Natrium.