Procurement Operations Lead - Build & Scale (Hybrid)

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule: 4 days on-site per wk

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Unlimited PTO and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy in Oak Brook, IL (hybrid) is seeking a senior procurement professional to own the full lifecycle of procurement, from requisitions to closeout, and drive improvements across ERP systems and supplier management.

You will partner with engineering and legal teams, manage RFIs/RFPs/NDAs, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead procurement initiatives in a highly regulated energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of procurement, purchasing, or contract administration in regulated industry.
• Experience managing POs, RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, contracts, and procurement documentation.
• Knowledge of commercial agreements, NDAs, payment terms, change orders, and procurement controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchasing lifecycle from requisitions and purchase orders through receiving, invoice reconciliation, and closeout.
• Coordinate sourcing & contracts with RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, supplier communications, bid evaluations, NDAs, and agreements.
• Maintain supplier records, regulatory flow-downs, export control screening, and audit readiness including support for DOE/NRC audits.
• Develop standardized procedures, templates, approval workflows, and supplier onboarding processes.
• Support ERP and procurement system selection, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Track purchasing activity, contract obligations, supplier performance, and key metrics to find efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Legal, Accounting, and Corporate Development to resolve issues.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Coupa

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy in Oak Brook, IL (hybrid) is seeking a senior procurement professional to own the full lifecycle of procurement, from requisitions to closeout, and drive improvements across ERP systems and supplier management.

You will partner with engineering and legal teams, manage RFIs/RFPs/NDAs, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead procurement initiatives in a highly regulated energy environment.