Procurement Administrator IV

X-energy; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 139,000; 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 senior procurement professional to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of direct and indirect purchases, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and company policies.

You will lead vendor selection, negotiate terms, prepare change orders, and maintain records while coordinating with customers and suppliers to meet business needs across multiple programs, with emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or relevant years of experience accepted in lieu.
• Typically ten years of procurement/contract administration experience.
• Experience conducting complex negotiations with vendors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFPs and conduct vendor selection.
• Respond to requisitions with multiple vendor options and analyses.
• Identify terms for vendor agreements and change orders.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and EPL/Denial List compliance.
• Lead core procurement tasks with minimal supervision.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and share best practices.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Federal procurement

Vendor management

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.
• 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:

• $119,000 -$139,000

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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