Procurement Administrator

X-energy; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy seeks a procurement professional to manage end-to-end purchasing of direct and indirect goods in Oak Ridge, TN. You will negotiate terms, manage vendor relationships, and oversee contract administration aligned with federal and company policies.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, experience with federal procurement procedures, and advancement from Level III to Level IV responsibilities. On-site work with modest travel expectations, supporting proposal efforts and procurement compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; years of experience may be substituted for education.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Level III: typically 5 years of procurement/contracts administration experience.
• Level IV: typically 10 years of procurement/contracts administration experience.
• Experience with negotiations and federal purchasing procedures; knowledge of regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFPs for purchases and conduct vendor selection per policies.
• Respond to requisitions with multiple vendors and perform vendor analysis.
• Identify terms for vendor agreements and manage changes as needed.
• Maintain approved vendor list and ensure EPL/Denied Parties compliance.
• Maintain procurement docs and facilitate approvals; lead/guide junior colleagues.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiations

Contract administration

Federal purchasing procedures

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for procurement of goods and services that will support X-energy's business effort. They will manage the entire life cycle of direct and indirect purchases. This includes working with customers and suppliers, identifying sources to meet X-energy's specific needs, negotiating terms and conditions, and purchase agreement administration.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue request for proposals for purchases of goods and services, and conduct vendor selection in compliance with federal, customer, and company policies and procedures.
• Respond to purchase requisitions with identification of multiple vendors, and vendor selection analysis.
• Identify distinct requirements, provisions, and terms and conditions for vendor agreements.
• Generate and disseminate information to stakeholders throughout the company regarding purchasing status, compliance, modifications, negotiations, vendor availability, and vendor selection analysis.
• Review and track vendor performance and invoices for accuracy and facilitate the approval process.
• Resolve issues with customers and vendors.
• Generate and negotiate change orders and modifications as needed.
• Maintain approved vendor list through verification that they are not listed on the Excluded Parties List (EPL) or the Denied Parties List.
• Support company proposal efforts as necessary.
• Maintain procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain all documents, reviews, and awards in an organized, detailed, and centralized filing system, and ensure all procurement files are compliant.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
• Level III: Execute the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, for moderate to large-sized direct and indirect purchases, with minimal supervision.
• Level IV: Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, for direct and indirect purchases for all sizes, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.
• Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Years of relevant experience may be in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Level III: Typically, five years of experience in procurement/contracts administration is required.
• Experience conducting negotiations.
• Experience with federal purchasing procedures, and/or knowledge of commercial procurements.
• Level IV: Typically, ten years of experience in procurement/contracts administration is required.
• Experience conducting complex negotiations.
• Advanced experience with federal purchasing procedures, and/or knowledge of commercial procurements.
• Extensive understanding of federal government regulatory guidelines, as appropriate.

Location:

151 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Work Site Expectations:

5 days a week in office

Travel Expectations:

up to 10% as needed

Hours:

Standard office schedule are 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri

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: $85,000- $110,000, Level IV:$121,500 -$144,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

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.

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