Supply Chain Manager, Supplied Equipment Group

TerraPower LLC.

2d•$128,218 - $205,149•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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.
Typically, 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, project management or procurement.
Significant experience managing engineered equipment or capital equipment packages for large projects (e.g., energy, industrial, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace).
At least 3+ years in a people-leadership or team-lead role.
Demonstrated success managing high-value, complex supplier relationships and contracts.
Strong understanding of engineered equipment, fabrication processes, and technical documentation.
Advanced commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
Solid project management skills, including schedule integration and risk management.
Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and with senior stakeholders.
Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems and strong analytical/Excel skills.
Comfortable operating in highly regulated, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CSCP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the equipment supply strategy for assigned projects or programs, including make/buy, sourcing channels, and supplier footprint.
Build multi-year equipment category roadmaps that align with project schedules, technology needs, and corporate objectives.
Partner with Engineering and Project Management to define equipment demand, critical-path items, and long-lead strategy.
Identify and qualify strategic suppliers capable of meeting technical, quality, schedule, and regulatory requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of equipment buyers / supply specialists.
Allocate workload and priorities across projects to match resource capacity to project needs.
Establish standard work, templates, and best practices for equipment supply management.
Foster a culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) processes for major equipment packages, including bid strategy and supplier selection.
Direct commercial negotiations (price, terms, LDs, warranties, IP, performance guarantees, schedule, etc.), escalating and aligning with Legal and Risk when required.
Approve sourcing recommendations, commercial evaluations, and award decisions within delegated authority.
Act as senior commercial contact for key equipment suppliers and OEMs.
Ensure robust supplier kickoff, clear scope definition, and alignment on technical specs, documentation, and quality plans.
Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, and schedule; lead recovery plans for at-risk suppliers or packages.
Oversee contract change management, claims, and dispute resolution to minimize impact to cost and schedule.
Coordinate with Project Controls and Construction to align delivery dates with project milestones and site readiness.
Oversee expediting, logistics planning, and delivery sequencing for critical equipment.
Support resolution of equipment nonconformances, field issues, and warranty claims in partnership with Quality and Engineering.
Provide timely, transparent status reporting and risk visibility to program leadership and key stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate supply risks (single-source, geopolitics, capacity, regulatory changes).
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, QA/QA programs (e.g., NQA-1 if applicable), export controls, and ethical standards.
Maintain robust documentation, audit trails, and records for all major equipment procurements.
Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment supply processes, tools, and governance.
On-time delivery of critical equipment to support project milestones.
Cost performance vs. budget (TCO, savings, avoidance).
Supplier quality (NCRs, rework, warranty events).
Effectiveness of risk management and issue resolution.
Team performance, development, and engagement.
Stakeholder satisfaction (Engineering, Projects, Construction, Quality).