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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration or equivalent
• 10–15 years of progressive sourcing, contracting, or commercial management experience
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts high dollar value contracts
• Proven track record managing sole-source and single-source supplier relationships
• Deep understanding of nuclear equipment supply markets and supplier dynamics
• Strong contract negotiation, drafting, and interpretation skills
• Familiarity with nuclear codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement and CLM systems (Maximo, Conga a plus)
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments
• Credibility with supplier leadership and nuclear OEMs
• Judgment to balance commercial optimization with regulatory and schedule requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior nuclear procurement or OEM experience strongly preferred; power generation or heavy industrial capital project experience preferred
• Experience with nuclear quality programs (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME) preferred
• Multi-site or multi-project commercial management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for major nuclear equipment categories (NSSS components, turbine-generator, I&C, emergency systems, specialty valves and pumps)
• Lead supplier pre-qualification, competitive evaluation, and selection
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts with single-source and sole-source nuclear OEMs
• Establish and maintain long-term supplier relationships built on transparency, accountability, and mutual performance expectations
• Monitor supplier financial health, capacity utilization, and manufacturing capability
• Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for critical supply chains
• Own commercial management of major equipment contracts from award through delivery and warranty
• Manage contract changes, amendments, and commercial disputes
• Track supplier deliverables against contractual milestones and payment schedules
• Coordinate with Procurement Engineering on technical issues with commercial implications
• Ensure contract documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Align Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) delivery schedules with EPC installation plans
• Identify and resolve commercial interface issues between OFE suppliers and EPC
• Support the commercial governance manager on EPC-related scope boundary questions
• Partner with Procurement Engineering on specification review and supplier technical evaluation
• Interface with Quality Assurance on supplier audits, hold points, and corrective actions
• Coordinate with Project Controls on cost tracking, forecasting, and earned value
• Provide supplier risk and performance updates to the Director and project leadership