Indirect Procurement Associate

Radiant; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock plan

Medical coverage

One Medical memberships

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Voluntary benefits

Parental leave

Education program (Nuclear Engineering

Lunch provided

Flexible PTO

Remote workday options

Team events

El Segundo HQ

Job summary

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA‑based company, is seeking an Indirect Procurement Associate to support sourcing across Facilities, IT, MRO, consumables, and R&D collaborations. You’ll work with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Production, under senior staff guidance, to develop commercial and negotiation skills.

You will contribute to cost and quality trade‑offs, assist with SOWs and MSAs, and help manage supplier relationships. This hands‑on role requires onsite work at Radiant’s El Segundo HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field preferred
• 1–3 years of relevant procurement experience; not required
• Strong technical/mechanical aptitude with interest in commercial side of engineering
• Good analytical and organizational skills; eager to learn negotiation basics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software
• Occasional travel to supplier locations up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Support indirect procurement for IT, Professional Services, MRO, consumables, and R&D collaborations
• Draft/review SOWs, NDAs, and PO terms; assist with negotiation positions for MSAs and licensing
• Handle facilities/MRO procurement tasks; coordinate with vendors on maintenance and lab build‑out needs
• Track POs through procure‑to‑pay; flag delays or mismatches early
• Serve as day‑to‑day contact for select suppliers; escalate high‑stakes matters to senior staff
• Provide technical judgement in cost and quality trade‑offs
• Identify supply chain risks from an engineering perspective (obsolescence, service quality)
• Assist with process documentation and improvement efforts

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP/MRP familiarity

Office software proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Office software

Job description

About Radiant

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based company building the world's only mass-produced, transportable nuclear microreactors. The U.S. grid is under growing strain, with power demand accelerating, driving higher utility costs, rising carbon emissions, and interconnection backlogs. Radiant has a solution, transportable, on-site power. Our first reactor, Kaleidos, is 1 megawatt: small enough to be factory-built, transported by land, sea, or air, and deployed wherever power is needed. 1 MW can power 1000 homes for five years. Ship it back and we refuel for a 20 year operating life. We made energy a product that can be used for critical infrastructure like military bases, data centers, hospitals, and remote sites, as well as the commercial main street businesses that keep America running. Founded in 2020, Radiant is under contract to deliver power to the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and has signed pre-order agreements with Equinix, with deployments beginning in 2028.

About the Role

Radiant is looking for an Indirect Procurement Associate to support sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services — Facilities, IT, Professional Services, MRO, consumables, and R&D collaborations. This is a hands‑on role for someone with strong technical instincts who wants to build skills in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract support. You'll work alongside Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Production, and will be paired with more senior procurement staff to develop your commercial and negotiation skill set.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support sourcing efforts for indirect categories (IT, Professional Services, MRO, consumables, R&D collaborations) by gathering technical requirements and evaluating supplier capability against Radiant's engineering needs.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing SOWs, NDAs, and PO terms; help prepare negotiation positions for MSAs and licensing agreements under guidance from senior staff.
• Help manage facilities/MRO procurement tasks — coordinating with vendors on maintenance, repairs, equipment, and small lab build‑out needs.
• Track purchase orders through the procure‑to‑pay cycle, flagging delays or technical mismatches early.
• Act as a day‑to‑day point of contact for select, lower‑complexity suppliers, escalating high‑stakes commercial matters to senior procurement staff.
• Contribute technical judgment to cost and quality trade‑off discussions.
• Help identify supply chain risks from an engineering/technical perspective (e.g., part obsolescence, service quality issues).
• Support process documentation and improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering field) strongly preferred, Supply Chain or similar degrees considered
• 1–3 years of relevant experience; prior procurement/sourcing experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong technical/mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in the commercial side of engineering (supplier selection, cost trade‑offs, contracts).
• Good analytical and organizational skills; comfortable learning negotiation and contract fundamentals on the job.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software (or willing to learn quickly).
• Occasional travel to supplier locations (up to 20%).

Desired Qualifications

• Exposure to Facilities, MRO, IT, or Professional Services sourcing.
• Coursework or interest in quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Interest in the energy/nuclear sector.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.

Benefits and Perks

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full‑time employees.
• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.
• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.
• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• 8‑weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Nuclear Engineering Certificate Program: 100% covered educational program with Penn State University, for eligible employees, to rapidly upscale into nuclear.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• Company and team‑bonding events, happy hours and in‑person camaraderie.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

Total Compensation and Benefits

Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant's full‑time new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications, and are designed to support continued growth as scope, responsibility, and impact expand at Radiant.

The best of today's advanced reactor builders don't wait for job postings. They join the winning team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.