Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Lead — Nuclear Energy

Blackwing; Torrance (CA); In loco; USD 140.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Equity ownership

Medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

PPE stipend

Descrizione del lavoro

Valar Atomics is seeking a Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for reactor construction and fuel fabrication programs. You will partner with engineering, operations, and project teams to ensure timely, compliant material deliveries and optimal supplier performance.

You will own complex sourcing initiatives, manage procurement databases, track long-lead equipment, and drive risk mitigation while upholding 10 CFR 830 QA standards.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in SCM/Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in procurement, supply chain, or expediting in industrial or construction settings.
• 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 MS Office Suite, including strong Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for vendor and cross-functional coordination.

Mansioni

• Own 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.

Conoscenze

Procurement

Vendor management

Logistics coordination

ERP systems

Excel skills

Cross-functional coordination

Formazione

Bachelor's or Associate degree in SCM/Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Valar Atomics is seeking a Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for reactor construction and fuel fabrication programs. You will partner with engineering, operations, and project teams to ensure timely, compliant material deliveries and optimal supplier performance.

You will own complex sourcing initiatives, manage procurement databases, track long-lead equipment, and drive risk mitigation while upholding 10 CFR 830 QA standards.