Procurement Engineer - Steam and Safety Valves

X-energy; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 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 a Senior Supply Chain Engineer to lead supplier development, contract strategy, and risk management for critical valve and procurement programs. The role collaborates with engineering and procurement to align with project schedules and safety standards.

The position requires working with controls and safety valves, experience in regulated environments, and the ability to negotiate long-term supplier agreements to support project goals and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
• Typically five years of experience in engineering or supply chain.
• Experience with controls and safety valves, relief valves, steam service control and isolation valves preferred.
• 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 preferred.
• Basic knowledge about typical power plant components.

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 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 initiate 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Controls and safety valves

Procurement scoping

Supplier development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

*X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page,* *. 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* *.***Job Description**This role is responsible for implementation of the Supply Chain Process and acts as primary liaison with key suppliers and company stakeholders. Experience with controls and safety valves, relief valves, steam service control and isolation valves preferred.**Job Profile Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.* Typically, five years of experience in an engineering or supply chain role required. 15 years required for a Level V.* Experience with controls and safety valves, relief valves, steam service control and isolation valves preferred.* 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 preferred.* 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 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 initiate 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.* Perform other duties as assigned by manager.## **Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd Gaithersburg, MD****Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri**## **Work Site Expectations: 4 days a week in office, 1 day from home / Remote opportunity for Level V candidates.****\\*Relocation package available.**## **Travel: 10%****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.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:Level III: $90,000 to $130,000 / Level V: $113,400 to $189,000**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.**X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.*Right To Work Link:E-Verify Participation Link: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.