X-energy
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Own the supply chain strategy that fuels America's advanced nuclear future. This Procurement Engineer role builds and leads the supplier base that powers TRISO-X — identifying, developing, and qualifying the equipment and service suppliers needed to meet project schedules, cost targets, and regional localization goals for first-of-a-kind nuclear fuel and reactor programs. You'll develop strategic and project-specific supply chain execution plans that deliver value for the company and its customers; build category plans grounded in spend and risk analysis; design and execute negotiation and risk-mitigation strategies; and negotiate contract cost, schedule, Terms & Conditions, and technical requirements — including long-term strategic supplier agreements that advance company objectives and generate revenue.
Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities
Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets.
Develop strategic supply chain plans which deliver valve for the company and its customers.
Develop project specific supply chain execution plans to meet the project schedule and cost goals.
Prepare category plans, perform category spend and risk analysis; plan and implement negotiation strategies; design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies; plan and implement contract management for contracts within category.
Conduct negotiations with suppliers relative to contract costing, schedule, Terms & Conditions (T&Cs), and technical requirements. Negotiate and establish long term strategic supplier agreements to achieve strategic objectives and generate revenue.
Manage equipment and service contracts to ensure on time purchase and delivery to the project schedule.
Provide direction on commercial and contracting strategy to the Engineering, Procurement, and other business units.
Perform reviews of specifications, equipment datasheets, and Scopes of Work to ensure all technical and quality requirements are specified to facility accurate supplier proposals.
Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) department to qualify suppliers, determine correct contract QA requirements, and identify appropriate hold and surveillance activities.
Develop close working relationships with supplier and end customers.
Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations. Take initiate to resolve supplier performance issues.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing project to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations.
Support business development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.
Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Job Profile Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science.
Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering or supply chain role with at least two years in supply chain required.
Experience with developing scopes of work for services and technical and quality requirements for procurement of equipment.
Experience developing project plans, schedules, and costing models.
Experience in nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.
Technical knowledge about the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of typical power plant components.
Work Site Expectations: 5 days onsite
Travel Expectations: Up to 10%
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.
X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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