Strategic Equipment Supply Manager - Nuclear Projects

TerraPower LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 128,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary short-term incentive

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and Dis&

401k Plan

21 days PTO

Job summary

TerraPower LLC in Bellevue, WA seeks a Program Manager, Equipment Supply to lead end-to-end equipment supply for major capital projects, coordinating with Engineering, Project Management, Quality and Construction.

You will build strategic supplier footprints, oversee RFx, negotiate terms, manage contracts, and guide a small team to deliver equipment on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CSCP) are a plus.
• Typically, 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, project management or procurement.
• Significant experience managing engineered equipment or capital equipment packages for large projects (e.g., energy, industrial, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace).
• At least 3+ years in a people‑leadership or team‑lead role.
• Demonstrated success managing high‑value, complex supplier relationships and contracts.
• Strong understanding of engineered equipment, fabrication processes, and technical documentation.
• Advanced commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Solid project management skills, including schedule integration and risk management.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems and strong analytical/Excel skills.
• Comfortable operating in highly regulated, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the equipment supply strategy for assigned projects or programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of equipment buyers / supply specialists.
• Oversee RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) processes for major equipment packages, including bid strategy and supplier selection.
• Act as senior commercial contact for key equipment suppliers and OEMs.
• Coordinate with Project Controls and Construction to align delivery dates with project milestones and site readiness.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks (single-source, geopolitics, capacity, regulatory changes).
• Maintain robust documentation, audit trails, and records for all major equipment procurements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment supply processes, tools, and governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Project management

Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Certifications (CPSM, PMP, CSCP) a plus

Tools

ERP systems

CPSM

PMP

CSCP

Job description

TerraPower LLC in Bellevue, WA seeks a Program Manager, Equipment Supply to lead end-to-end equipment supply for major capital projects, coordinating with Engineering, Project Management, Quality and Construction.

You will build strategic supplier footprints, oversee RFx, negotiate terms, manage contracts, and guide a small team to deliver equipment on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.