Strategic Purchasing Manager

X-Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the strategic direction and implementation of the Purchasing Process and serves as a primary liaison with key suppliers and company stakeholders. The role will manage both ARDP and continuation commercial functions across current and future TRISO-X business operations. Significant demonstrated experience with negotiation, contract language, government flow downs, and being able to discern and mitigate contractual business risk is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business from an accredited university or college.
Typically, ten plus years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain function.
Familiarity and demonstrated success working within highly regulated, nuclear or similar industry (chemical, automotive, pharmaceutical etc).
Strong demonstrated contract administration skills and ability to decipher and manage business risk.
Demonstrated success in team building, supplier relationship management, category management, complex negotiation, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Support the Director of Supply Chain by providing guidance and training to other staff members, supporting and reinforcing the Supply Chain goals and performance expectations, and exhibiting leadership through behaviors and performance.
Act as a surrogate for the Director by representing Purchasing in leadership meetings both internally and externally and serving as the backup when the Director is unavailable.
Perform as the Business Services/ Supply Chain subject matter expert for supplier negotiations, contract language approver and direct liaison with enterprise Legal staff.
Provide strategic guidance and direction to Purchasing staff on supplier management, project execution strategy, and supply system development.
Build a steady-state, flexible Purchasing organization and prioritize team development.
Implement risk management strategies to address supply chain vulnerabilities and ensure continuity
Develop business processes which increase effectiveness and create an engine of growth for the company.
Build and manage a robust supply base is developed which supports project goals and supply chain targets.
Establish, track, and manage performance metrics to ensure Supply Chain goals and objectives are achieved.
Provide direction on ARDP, commercial, and contracting strategy to purchasing team, stakeholders and other business units.
Oversee negotiations with suppliers on contract costing, schedule, and Terms & Conditions (Ts&Cs).
Establish strategic supplier relationships to achieve company objectives and provide business value.
Manage the execution of daily processes and procedures to ensure compliance to nuclear fuel procurement regulations.
Perform governance and oversight of Purchasing activities and support internal and external audits.
Identify process improvement opportunities leveraging digital tools, automation, and analytics.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.