Buyer

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you will shape the future of clean energy and make a long‑lasting global impact while working on engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value‑added technologies powering more than 38 million North American homes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that project procurement requirements are understood and that procured products and services meet lead‑time, price, and quality requirements.
• Review and approve purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
• Engage and coordinate with line managers to implement appropriate commodity/supply tasks.
• Participate in supplier‑relationship activities including selection, rationalization, development, performance measurement, and recognition.
• Perform basic spend analysis and provide input to supply and contract negotiation strategies.
• Input and maintain relevant data in purchasing information systems.
• Gather and report metrics to assess effectiveness of procurement operations.
• Continue to develop business acumen and customer service with colleagues and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• CPM certification is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of procurement processes and roles.
• Knowledge of inventory control, lead times, and demand planning.
• Ability to generate and manage purchase orders, vendor records, and reports.
• Basic communication skills to comprehend, follow direction, and convey detailed data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.

Skills

• Solid understanding of supply chain management principles, practices, and methodologies.
• 1–3 years of experience procuring goods and services or working with supplier‑facing systems.
• 1–2 years of experience with the SAP enterprise system.
• 1–3 years of experience in commodity management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience developing procurement plans, leading negotiations, and managing contracts.

Pay

Salary range: $57,000 – $74,000, potentially including annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline; total compensation varies based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long‑ and short‑term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: lifestyle spending account, employer‑paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, the company employs over 2,400 people across North America, supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation. From facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, Framatome delivers outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next‑gen reactor innovations. Employees join a global team committed to reliable, carbon‑free energy, with opportunities to solve complex nuclear challenges, advance careers through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global assignments, all within a culture that values safety, innovation, and well‑being.