Procurement Administrator

X-Energy, LLC; 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 LLC is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end purchasing, from RFPs to vendor negotiations and contract administration, in Oak Ridge, TN. The role emphasizes compliance with federal and company policies while ensuring supplier performance and accurate invoicing.

Level III/IV responsibilities include independent execution, complex negotiations, and maintaining an organized procurement framework aligned with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Level III: 5+ years in procurement/contracts administration; federal purchasing procedures experience.
• Level IV: 10+ years; advanced negotiations; federal procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFPs for purchases and conduct vendor selection.
• Respond to purchase requisitions with multiple vendor options and analysis.
• Identify terms for vendor agreements and manage change orders.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and ensure EPL/Denied Parties compliance.
• Support proposals and maintain procurement policies and documents.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities.

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.

Levels

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 range for this position is:

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

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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

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Company Mission

X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company.

It is an applicant's or employee's responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification of the need for an accommodation.

Any applicant or employee who wishes to seek an accommodation under this policy should contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail].

Accommodation determination

Whether a requested accommodation would create an undue hardship will be determined based on the facts of each particular case.