Strategic Buyer — Nuclear Hardware & Supply Chain

Aalo Atomic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join its growing Supply Chain team. You will manage procurement of components and services for the reactor development program, converting requests into POs and serving as the main supplier contact.

This role requires strong organization, comfort in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to build trusted supplier relationships while ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with nuclear-quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing or hardware development.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering/Manufacturing to understand requirements.
• Proven track record of managing open orders, resolving issues, and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication; supplier-facing interactions.

Responsibilities

• Own the full PO lifecycle — from purchase request through PO receipt.
• Issue purchase requests, analyze quotes, negotiate terms, convert POs, and send to suppliers.
• Coordinate logistics with Aalo logistics partners and suppliers.
• Ensure shipments include necessary paperwork for smooth receipt.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for a portfolio of suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data — onboard new suppliers and keep orders, dates, and terms current.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure on-time payment and resolve invoice issues.
• Contribute to development of Supply Chain processes, templates, and tools.
• Follow procurement procedures to satisfy technical specifications and nuclear quality requirements.

Skills

Procurement

ERP/MRP

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Aalo Atomics, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join its growing Supply Chain team. You will manage procurement of components and services for the reactor development program, converting requests into POs and serving as the main supplier contact.

This role requires strong organization, comfort in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to build trusted supplier relationships while ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with nuclear-quality standards.