Senior Buyer — Nuclear Projects | Equity & Growth

Valar Atomics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily meals onsite

PPE stipend

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to manage procurement and supply chain operations for reactor construction and fuel fabrication programs. You will partner with engineering, operations, and project teams to align suppliers, contracts, and material deliveries with aggressive milestones, applying strong commercial judgment and strategic sourcing.

Join a fast-growing company building a scalable nuclear infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or expediting, including industrial or construction procurement.
• Hands‑on experience with purchase order processing, vendor management, and logistics coordination.
• Experience expediting and tracking long‑lead and critical‑path equipment deliveries.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement software, and the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for vendor and cross‑functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own the procurement of process and power plant equipment, specialized nuclear components, and construction materials supporting the Ward250 reactor program and fuel laboratory, from purchase order through delivery.
• Process purchase orders and requisitions, and maintain procurement databases and tracking systems so order and delivery status is always clear.
• Track and expedite critical and long-lead equipment deliveries, anticipating risks and resolving delivery issues before they affect the construction schedule.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to monitor production schedules, hold them to delivery commitments, and resolve issues independently.
• Support sourcing and supplier selection, including bid evaluations and vendor qualification, in partnership with Procurement Engineering.
• Coordinate shipping, logistics, and delivery scheduling with project teams and construction managers, including international freight, customs, and Incoterms.
• Escalate supply chain risks, delays, and larger sourcing or contract decisions to procurement leadership with clear options and recommendations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with 10 CFR 830 nuclear quality assurance requirements and applicable trade, import, and export regulations.
• Support supplier audits, qualifications, and quality certifications in coordination with the QA team.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier performance data, and delivery metrics, and flag opportunities to improve the process.
• Interface with project managers and construction teams on material requirements, delivery forecasts, and receiving schedules.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Expediting

Vendor management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in SCM or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to manage procurement and supply chain operations for reactor construction and fuel fabrication programs. You will partner with engineering, operations, and project teams to align suppliers, contracts, and material deliveries with aggressive milestones, applying strong commercial judgment and strategic sourcing.

Join a fast-growing company building a scalable nuclear infrastructure.