Procurement Engineer - Electrical

About the role

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Profile

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Cook up 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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
  • Typically, five years' experience for Level III, ten years' experience for Level IV, and fifteen years of experience for Level V in an engineering or supply chain role with at least seven years of supply chain experience required.
  • Experience in electrical, switchgear, transformers, VFD's, motors, etc. preferred.
  • Provide commercial and technical input to the organization to ensure documents used in a procurement are complete and the appropriate contracting strategy is being implemented.
  • Experience developing negotiating strategies and leading supplier negotiations.
  • Experience in developing strategic Category Management Plans to leverage spend and create value for the company/project.
  • Experience related to supplier identification, development, and performance management.
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in the nuclear industry, experience with large construction projects or plant overhauls.
  • Technical knowledge about the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of typical power plant components.

  Location

  530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD.

  Hours

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

  Work Site Expectations

  4 days a week in office, 1 day from home

  Relocation package

  Available

  Travel

  10%

  Compensation

  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.

  Qualifications

  Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is: Level III: $90,000 to $130,000 / Level V: $113,400 to $189,000

  Benefits

  • A 401K plan with an employer match.
  • Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance.
  • Life and Disability Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • A Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  X Energy, LLC is 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.

  E-Verify Participation

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