Remote Materials Manager for Nuclear Projects and Procurement

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Richland (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Materials Manager to lead materials management for the Nuclear Development project.

The role requires coordinating materials, equipment, specifications, documentation, and vendor activities to align with project requirements. The position reports to the Nuclear Development Engineering Manager and involves cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, estimating, procurement, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lead and coordinate activities across multiple disciplines and companies without direct authority.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification review meetings and coordinate the resolution of technical requirements.
• Chair weekly Division of Responsibility (DOR) meetings across three companies, including discussions regarding purchasing responsibilities and ownership.
• Coordinate with estimating and other stakeholders on DOR-related activities.
• Develop and maintain combined documentation to support consistent planning, tracking, and communication.
• Lead material take-off meetings and reviews to confirm material requirements and procurement priorities.
• Review forms and documentation for safety-related work to ensure procurement activities support applicable safety requirements.
• Review procurement specifications for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
• Lead vendor selection and product decisions for major equipment and materials, including turbines.
• Conduct vendor and product quality reviews and coordinate follow-up actions as required.
• Facilitate communication among engineering, estimating, purchasing, vendors, and project stakeholders to support timely procurement decisions.
• Coordinate activities involving multiple vendors.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Procurement coordination

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Materials Manager to lead materials management for the Nuclear Development project.

The role requires coordinating materials, equipment, specifications, documentation, and vendor activities to align with project requirements. The position reports to the Nuclear Development Engineering Manager and involves cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, estimating, procurement, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely procurement decisions.