Procurement Administrator IV

X-energy; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with an employer match

Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an Administrator IV, Procurement to lead end-to-end purchases of direct and indirect goods, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with federal guidelines. This role will own the full lifecycle from sourcing strategy to execution and supplier management.

You will negotiate terms, maintain vendor lists, support proposals, and mentor junior staff while driving cost efficiency and timely delivery in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field; relevant experience may substitute.
• Typically ten years of procurement/contracts administration experience.
• Experience conducting complex negotiations and federal purchasing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFIs/RFPs for purchases and conduct vendor selection.
• Identify requirements and terms for vendor agreements.
• Manage procurement lifecycle for direct and indirect purchases.
• Monitor vendor performance and approve invoices.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and ensure EPL/Denied Parties compliance.
• Lead core procurement tasks with limited supervision.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and share industry best practices.
• Maintain procurement policies and centralized filing.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. 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 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. The Administrator IV, Procurement is responsible for independently leading and executing complex procurement activities across materials, services, and hybrid contracts. This role owns the full procurement lifecycle for assigned categories and high-value contracts, from sourcing strategy through contract execution and supplier management. The Administrator IV ensures compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while driving cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery, and serves as a subject-matter expert and technical resource to the broader procurement team.

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

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field. Relevant years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 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.

Desired Qualification

• Experience working in the energy sector.

Location:

9801 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Work Site Expectations:

4 days a week in office, 1 day remote

Travel Expectations:

Up to 10% as needed

Hours:

8:00am-5:00pm, 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:

$119,250 - $139,500

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.

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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