Procurement Operations Manager — Hybrid (Nuclear Tech)

Ascendhire; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendhire is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to help develop and strengthen procurement and supply chain operations for a growing organization focused on advanced nuclear technology.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, you will oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, establish policies, and support the expansion of procurement capabilities across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in procurement, purchasing, or contract administration in regulated industries.
• Experience managing purchase orders and competitive sourcing (RFI/RFQ/RFP).
• Understanding of contract terms, NDAs, payment structures, change orders, and controls.
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Coupa).
• Strong Excel capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Management: Oversee requisitions, PO issuance, order fulfillment, receipt, invoice matching, and closeout.
• Supplier Sourcing & Contract Support: Coordinate RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, bid comparisons, NDAs, contract negotiations, and documentation.
• Documentation & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain supplier qualification files, purchasing records, regulatory requirements, and export controls; support audits.
• Process Development: Establish procurement policies, SOPs, approvals, templates, and supplier onboarding.
• Systems & Technology: Participate in ERP procurement platform evaluations and implementations.
• Reporting & Process Improvement: Monitor procurement activity, commitments, supplier performance, and metrics; seek workflow automation.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Engineering, Quality, Legal, Finance, and Corporate Development to meet needs.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier relationships

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Coupa

Job description

Ascendhire is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to help develop and strengthen procurement and supply chain operations for a growing organization focused on advanced nuclear technology.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, you will oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, establish policies, and support the expansion of procurement capabilities across cross-functional teams.