Procurement Specialist - Fuel Recycling

We are searching for a Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain & Procurement organization, fully dedicated to Fuel Recycling programs while remaining a member of the broader Procurement team. This dynamic, hands-on role requires exceptional problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously. The successful candidate will support procurement activities across materials, equipment, services, contracts, and construction-related scopes, helping Fuel Recycling execute critical program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Execute competitive sourcing events, including RFQ/RFP development, bid leveling, commercial analysis, supplier evaluation, and supplier selection.
• Create, review, and administer purchase orders in alignment with negotiated commercial terms.
• Partner closely with Fuel Recycling engineering and project teams to understand technical requirements, schedules, risks, and supplier capabilities.
• Source materials, equipment, fabrication services, construction-related services, and other program-critical requirements.
• Support contract development, commercial negotiations, and procurement activities under the guidance of the Senior Manager of Contract Procurement.
• Assist with procurement and commercial activities associated with construction, facility, infrastructure, and capital project execution as needed.
• Identify and resolve procurement challenges in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Manage multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and schedules.
• Track supplier performance, open purchase orders, and delivery commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, supplier management practices, and cross-functional workflows.
• Contribute to the growth and maturity of Oklo's procurement organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, construction management, or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, contracts, project procurement, or related experience.
• Experience supporting complex technical, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or capital project environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-moving environment.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, chemical processing, industrial construction, or advanced manufacturing programs.
• Experience with both material procurement and service/contract procurement.
• Familiarity with construction, EPC, capital project, or facility-related procurement activities.
• Experience supporting early-stage or rapidly growing organizations.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and procurement systems.

Skills

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist who is:

• An optimist at heart.
• Passionate about making advanced fission a reality.
• Willing and able to learn quickly.
• Willing to think differently and do things in new ways.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment.
• Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about problems without relying solely on past solutions.
• Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems.
• An excellent writer who can communicate in a modern, active voice.
• Able to communicate technical content and results verbally.

About You

• A startup person: You aren’t driven by titles or hierarchy and prefer efficiency over excess process. You thrive in a fast-paced team environment with minimal guidance.
• Motivated: You are self-motivated, bring enthusiasm to the team, and are passionate about contributing to team goals.
• A team-player: You work collaboratively, share ownership, and prioritize team success over personal recognition.
• An excellent communicator: You are technically competent and communicate clearly and positively.
• Creative: You identify problems and invent solutions without micromanagement, enjoying open-ended challenges.
• Detail-oriented: You focus on excellence, consistency, and quality, including strong grammar and spelling for effective communication.

Travel Requirements

Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually for team meetings, off-sites, and company events. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees must be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

Pay

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Equity
• Bonuses
• Competitive pay
• 401(k)
• Health insurance (with employer contribution)
• HSA and FSA options
• Flexible work hours
• Wellness credits

About Oklo Inc.

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.