Procurement Engineer

TRISO-X; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 139,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TRISO-X in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Procurement Engineer to own the supply chain strategy, building and leading the supplier base to meet project schedules and cost targets for first-of-a-kind nuclear programs.

You will develop strategic plans, negotiate terms, manage supplier performance, and coordinate with QA to qualify suppliers while guiding Engineering and other units. Nuclear industry experience and a strong background in supplier negotiations are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
• Typically 10 years of engineering or supply chain experience with at least 2 in supply chain.
• Experience developing scopes of work for services and procurement of equipment.
• Experience with supplier negotiations.
• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Technical knowledge of power plant components.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to support project goals and localization targets.
• Develop strategic supply chain plans and execution plans.
• Negotiate contract terms, costs, schedules, and T&Cs.
• Coordinate with QA to qualify suppliers and define QA requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance against contract terms and expectations.
• Provide guidance on commercial strategy to Engineering and other units.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Project planning

Cost analysis

Risk analysis

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

Job Description

Own the supply chain strategy that fuels America's advanced nuclear future. This Procurement Engineer role builds and leads the supplier base that powers TRISO-X — identifying, developing, and qualifying the equipment and service suppliers needed to meet project schedules, cost targets, and regional localization goals for first-of-a-kind nuclear fuel and reactor programs.

You’ll develop strategic and project-specific supply chain execution plans that deliver value for the company and its customers; build category plans grounded in spend and risk analysis; design and execute negotiation and risk-mitigation strategies; and negotiate contract cost, schedule, Terms & Conditions, and technical requirements — including long‑term strategic supplier agreements that advance company objectives and generate revenue.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets.
• Develop strategic supply chain plans which deliver value for the company and its customers.
• Develop project specific supply chain execution plans to meet the project schedule and cost goals.
• Prepare category plans, perform category spend and risk analysis; plan and implement negotiation strategies; design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies; plan and implement contract management for contracts within category.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers relative to contract costing, schedule, Terms & Conditions (T&Cs), and technical requirements.
• Negotiate and establish long term strategic supplier agreements to achieve strategic objectives and generate revenue.
• Manage equipment and service contracts to ensure on time purchase and delivery to the project schedule.
• Provide direction on commercial and contracting strategy to the Engineering, Procurement, and other business units.
• Perform reviews of specifications, equipment datasheets, and Scopes of Work to ensure all technical and quality requirements are specified to facility accurate supplier proposals.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) department to qualify suppliers, determine correct contract QA requirements, and identify appropriate hold and surveillance activities.
• Develop close working relationships with supplier and end customers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations.
• Take initiative to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing project to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations.
• Support business development activities.
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, 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 engineering or science, required.
• Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering or supply chain role with at least two years in supply chain required.
• Experience with developing scopes of work for services and technical and quality requirements for procurement of equipment.
• Experience with supplier negotiations.
• Experience developing project plans, schedules, and costing models.
• Experience in nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.
• Technical knowledge about the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of typical power plant components.

Location

Oak Ridge, TN

Work Site Expectations

5 days onsite

Travel Expectations

Up to 10%

Hours

8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LL: 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. 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: $139,000- $159,000

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.

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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. Watch our Anthem here.

Disability Accommodation

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