NQA-1 Contracts & Procurement Coordinator

About the role

The Contracts & Procurement Coordinator is responsible for reviewing customer contracts and purchase orders, ensuring full compliance with NQA-1 (Nuclear Quality Assurance) requirements, and executing procurement activities in accordance with approved procedures. This role ensures complete flow-down of contractual, technical, and quality requirements to suppliers and internal stakeholders while maintaining strict adherence to nuclear quality assurance standards.

What you'll do

• Review customer purchase orders and contracts to ensure compliance with NQA-1, regulatory, and internal requirements prior to acceptance
• Ensure complete and accurate flow-down of all contractual, technical, and quality requirements to suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Execute procurement activities in accordance with approved suppliers, procedures, and nuclear quality assurance program requirements
• Verify supplier certifications, documentation, and quality records for compliance prior to issuance of purchase orders
• Cook up with QA/QC, Engineering, Operations, and Sales to resolve discrepancies, clarify requirements, and support contract execution
• Maintain controlled procurement records, contract files, and traceability documentation in compliance with quality program requirements
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery status, and compliance to ensure timely and conforming material delivery
• Support internal and external audits, surveillances, and customer evaluations by providing complete procurement and contract documentation
• Ensure proper control and communication of contract changes, revisions, and customer notifications in accordance with procedures
• Ensure professionalism and exceptional customer service during all interactions
• Regular and sustained attendance
• Adherence to Associate Handbook and other relevant Company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate adherence to our “Eastern Fundamentals” at all times

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contracts administration, supply chain, or quality-related functions
• Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance requirements (NQA-1 preferred) or other highly regulated industries (aerospace, defense, energy)
• Strong understanding of purchase order review, contract interpretation, and supplier management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a compliance-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail with emphasis on documentation accuracy and traceability
• Effective communication skills for coordination across internal teams and external suppliers