Procurement Engineer - (Safety and Control Valves)

Orion Talent; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Leave 20 days

Annual merit increase

COLA increase

Annual bonus

Job summary

Orion Talent is seeking a Procurement Engineer (Safety and Control Valves) to support our procurement team in securing equipment and services for steam service controls and related valve systems. Ideal candidates have experience in control and safety valves, and can develop supplier networks to meet project goals.

The role offers salary ladders from Level III to Level V with comprehensive benefits and a hybrid work model. A BS in Engineering and 5–15 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science.
• Typically 5+ years in engineering or supply chain (Level III).
• Experience with control and safety valves and steam service valves.
• Experience procuring equipment and services.
• Nuclear or highly regulated industry background.
• Basic knowledge of power plant components.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers for a robust supply chain.
• Develop strategic supply chain plans to deliver valves.
• Create project-specific execution plans to meet schedule and cost goals.
• Prepare category plans and negotiate supplier terms and contracts.
• Coordinate with QA to qualify suppliers and define QA requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.

Skills

Control valves

Safety valves

Relief valves

Procurement

Supply chain

Negotiation

Nuclear exposure

Education

BS in Engineering or Science

Job description

Position: Procurement Engineer (Safety and Control Valves)

Salary Range: Level III: $90,000 to $130,000 / Level IV: $106,000 to $149,000 / Level V: $113,400 to $189,000

Benefits:

• 401K plan with %5 employer match
• Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 20 days universal leave
• Annual Merit Increase
• Annual C.O.L.A increase
• Annual Bonus

Relocation: Financial assistance available for qualified candidates.

Travel Expectations: potential 15% to vendors

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday

Work Site Expectations: 4 days a week in office, 1 day at home

Job Description:

X-energy is looking for an engineer with experience in control and safety/relief valves and isolation valves for steam service control or experience in electrical, switchgear, transformers, VFD's, motors, etc., to support our procurement team’s implementation of the supply chain process. This role is key in identifying and developing equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets.

Job Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or Science.
• Typically, 5 years of experience or more in an engineering or supply chain role for a Level III, 10 years for a Level IV or 15 years for a Level V.
• Experience with control and safety valves/relief valves, steam service controls valves and isolation valves.
• Experience with developing scopes of work for services and technical and quality requirements for procurement of equipment.
• Experience in nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.
• Basic knowledge about typical power plant components.

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 valve 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 relating 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 directions 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 suppliers and end customers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations. Take initiative to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing project to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations.