Procurement Engineer

About the Role

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.

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 value for the company and its customers.
• Develop project-specific supply chain execution plans to meet 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 facilitate 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 suppliers and end customers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure contract terms and conditions are met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations. Take initiative 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 projects to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations.
• Support business development activities.
• Lead the execution of core tasks and responsibilities without close supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members.
• Share knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with the team.

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 with supplier negotiations.
• Experience developing project plans, schedules, and costing models.
• Experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.
• Technical knowledge about the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of typical power plant components.

Location

Oak Ridge, TN

Work Site Expectations

5 days onsite

Travel Expectations

Up to 10%

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Pay

The salary range for this position is $139,000-$159,000.

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy