Procurement and Supply Chain Manager - US Based

About the role

Blykalla is scaling quickly in order to industrialize our small modular reactor (SMR) concept. If you are passionate about nuclear technology and want to make a significant impact, join us!

What we do at Blykalla

Blykalla is a Swedish deep-tech company at the forefront of the nuclear industry, pioneering the development of small modular reactors that provide clean, safe, and reliable energy. Thanks to lead-cooling, we achieve high safety in a very compact format, allowing for a simple and cost-effective design that can be mass-produced. Our unique reactor design will provide safe and green baseload energy that perfectly complements solar and wind power.

Your assignment and mission

As a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager in our team, you will play a crucial role in building a US Supply Chain function and strategy. Your focus will be on establishing and maintaining effective partnerships, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to the successful development and industrialization of our SMRs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to understand technical requirements, timelines, and objectives.
• Analyze the market to identify potential partners and suppliers meeting our project requirements.
• Develop and execute Supply Chain strategies for EPC contractors, Nuclear Systems, and Engineering services critical to the development of Blykalla’s projects and SMRs.
• Conduct the Blykalla Sourcing process towards potential partners or suppliers.
• Manage contractual discussions with the chosen partners and suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement and ensure that the sourcing process is in line with industry standards (such as ASME) and regulatory requirements during the project.
• Support the VP Supply Chain in overseeing the entire Sourcing to Pay cycle.
• Manage Supply Chain related risks and develop applicable contingency plans.
• Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement activities.
• Drive large-scale sourcing projects with an end-to-end perspective, securing a successful on-time industrialization.

Who you’ll get to work with

This role sits in the Supply Chain Management team within Blykalla and reports to the Head of Supply Chain. We are a diverse team that is passionate about our work and Blykalla.

Who you are

• You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. We value personal chemistry and strive to create a workplace where you enjoy coming to. There are, however, a few things that we think will help in order for you to succeed in this role:
• You will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Materials, Industrial, or equivalent) or Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, combined with strong technical experience in complex engineered systems.
• You will have several years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement, preferably from the Nuclear or energy sector. Alternatively, other highly technical, highly regulated industries (oil and gas, automotive, aerospace…).
• You will have a good understanding of EPC contracts and complex engineered systems, with the ability to understand technical specifications, evaluate supplier technical capability, manufacturing processes, and quality systems (including nuclear-grade standards and quality assurance frameworks).
• You will have a proven ability to work closely with engineering teams to translate functional, safety, and regulatory requirements into sourcing strategies.
• You will have a strong track record from previous technical projects and/or from negotiating contracts and managing Nuclear suppliers.
• You will have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• You will have strong project management and organizational skills.
• You will have effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• You will be used to working both independently and collaboratively in a close team.
• You will be fluent in English, spoken and written.

Location

This position will be based in Austin.

So, what do you think?

Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of revolutionizing nuclear power. Join our team and help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and achievements.

Note on AI Use

Blykalla may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.