Strategic Procurement Manager Nuclear Tech

Radiant; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Life and accident insurance

Parental leave

Nuclear cert program

Free lunch

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based developer of transportable nuclear microreactors, seeks a Direct Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of components and services for our systems. You will collaborate with SDEs, Engineering, QA, and Operations to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

The role demands strong negotiation, contract management, PO oversight, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation in a regulated, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (SCM, engineering or business).
• 3–8 years in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain.
• Proven negotiation and contract management experience.
• Knowledge of RFQ/RFP, PO management and supplier evaluation.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and office software.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing: identify and select suppliers based on cost, quality and capacity.
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, terms and lead times.
• Develop and manage supplier agreements including MSAs and NDAs.
• Oversee PO lifecycle from requisition to delivery and closure.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and SRM activities.
• Analyze market trends and total cost of ownership to identify savings.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks and supplier financial health.
• Track KPIs and collaborate with SDEs, Eng, QA and Ops on scorecards.
• Improve procurement policies, processes and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

ERP/MRP

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Supply Chain

Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based developer of transportable nuclear microreactors, seeks a Direct Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of components and services for our systems. You will collaborate with SDEs, Engineering, QA, and Operations to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

The role demands strong negotiation, contract management, PO oversight, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation in a regulated, fast-paced environment.