SUPPLY CHAIN BUYER

System One; Houston (TX); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Résumé du poste

System One, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer in the Houston area to procure materials, equipment, services, software, and technical support for advanced nuclear microreactor programs.

You will execute POs, obtain quotes, and manage supplier performance while supporting supplier qualification and NQA-1 procurement activities. You will collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliant procurement processes, maintain records, and develop sourcing strategies for highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 3–7 years purchasing experience in technical or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 and supplier qualification programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and cost analysis.
• Experience with contract administration, NDAs, SOWs, and MSAs.

Responsabilités

• Execute purchase orders and obtain quotations.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and qualification activities.
• Maintain procurement records and support NQA-1 procurement compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on technical procurement.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Cost analysis

Contract administration

Supplier management

Technical procurement

Risk management

Spend analysis

Forecast procurement requirements

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning

Formation

Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience

Outils

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Deltek Costpoint

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Epicor

Description du poste

Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for procurement of materials, equipment, services, software, and technical support required for design, development, testing, licensing, fabrication, and deployment of advanced nuclear microreactor technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Execute purchase orders; obtain quotations; negotiate pricing and delivery; manage supplier performance; support supplier qualification; maintain procurement records; support NQA-1 procurement activities; collaborate with engineering and quality teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.

• 3-7 years purchasing experience in technical or regulated industries.

  Preferred Experience

  Nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy, DOE contractor, or advanced manufacturing experience. Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 and supplier qualification programs preferred.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  Strategic sourcing, cost analysis, contract administration, supplier management, ERP systems, technical procurement, communication skills, and risk management.

  Strategic Sourcing including demonstrated knowledge of Supplier identification and market analysis, Competitive sourcing methodologies, Procurement Processes. The ability to develop sourcing strategies for highly specialized technical and engineered products.

  Purchasing and Contract Administration Knowledge of Purchase order creation and administration, Terms and conditions negotiation, Master service agreements, Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Statement of Work (SOW) development, Change order management, Invoice reconciliation, Cost and price analysis method. Ability to negotiate favorable commercial terms while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

  Supplier Management

  Knowledge of:

• Supplier qualification processes

• Supplier performance evaluation

• Corrective action management

• Supply chain risk assessment

• Supplier development programs

• Dual-source and alternate-source strategies

  Ability to develop and maintain high-performing supplier partnerships.

  Nuclear Industry Knowledge

  Quality Assurance Programs

  Working knowledge of:

• ASME NQA-1

• 10 CFR 50 Appendix B

• 10 CFR Part 21

• Nuclear procurement requirements

• Supplier quality programs

• Audit and surveillance practices

  Ability to understand how procurement activities impact the company's Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.

  Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Item (CFSI) Prevention

  Knowledge of:

• OEM sourcing requirements

• Authorized distributor controls

• Material traceability requirements

• Certificate of Conformance reviews

• High-risk component identification

• Supplier verification techniques

• Ability to identify and mitigate counterfeit item risks before materials enter the supply chain.

  Technical Documentation

  Ability to read and interpret:

• Engineering drawings

• Bills of Material (BOMs)

• Material specifications

• Test plans

• Inspection requirements

• Design change notices

• Manufacturing process specifications

  Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and quality personnel regarding technical procurement requirements.

  Technical Skills

  ERP / MRP Systems

  Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Deltek Costpoint

• SAP

• Oracle

• NetSuite

• Epicor

  Ability to:

• Create and manage purchase orders

• Track supplier commitments

• Review inventory availability

• Generate procurement reports

• Support material planning activities

  Microsoft Office Suite

  Advanced proficiency in:

  Microsoft Excel

  Ability to:

• Create pivot tables

• Develop spend-analysis reports

• Conduct cost analysis

• Build supplier performance scorecards

• Analyze lead-time trends

  Microsoft Word

  Ability to prepare:

• Procurement documentation

• Supplier correspondence

• Evaluation reports

• Technical summaries

  Microsoft PowerPoint

  Ability to support management reviews and supplier presentations.

  Data Analysis

  Ability to:

• Analyze spend data

• Evaluate pricing trends

• Monitor supplier performance metrics

• Forecast procurement requirements

• Identify sourcing opportunities

• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills.

  Business Skills

  Cost Analysis

  Ability to:

• Assess supplier pricing

• Evaluate quotations

• Perform benchmarking

• Conduct price reasonableness reviews

• Support budget development

  Understanding of:

• Material costs

• Manufacturing costs

• Labor costs

• Overhead structures

• Profit analysis

  Risk Management

  Ability to identify:

• Sole-source dependencies

• Supply chain bottlenecks

• Long-lead material risks

• Foreign supply risks

• Geopolitical risks

• Capacity constraints

  Ability to develop mitigation plans and contingency sourcing strategies.

  Inventory and Material Planning

  Knowledge of:

• Demand planning

• Safety stock calculations

• Reorder point methodologies

• Material requirements planning (MRP)

• Production support purchasing

  Ability to support prototype and production environments simultaneously.

  Communication Skills

  Written Communication

  Ability to:

• Draft professional supplier communications

• Prepare sourcing recommendations

• Document procurement decisions

• Develop procurement justifications

• Create management summaries

  Must be capable of producing clear and audit-ready documentation.

  Verbal Communication

  Ability to:

• Conduct supplier negotiations

• Lead supplier meetings

• Coordinate cross-functional teams

• Present recommendations to management

• Support audit discussions

  Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are required.

  Project Management Skills

  Ability to:

• Manage multiple procurements simultaneously

• Prioritize urgent engineering requirements

• Track supplier deliverables

• Coordinate cross-functional activities

• Meet aggressive development schedules

  Experience supporting prototype development and fast-paced engineering programs is highly desirable.

  Abilities

  The successful candidate must have the ability to:

• Thrive in a start-up or high-growth environment.

• Support rapidly changing engineering requirements.

• Balance cost, quality, and schedule priorities.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Exercise sound business judgment.

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary reactor technology.

• Build credibility with engineers, quality personnel, and suppliers.

• Adapt procurement strategies for development, testing, and production environments.

  Preferred Advanced Competencies for a Microreactor Developer

  Highly desirable capabilities include:

• Procurement of nuclear-grade and quality-affecting components

• Experience supporting DOE-funded programs

• Familiarity with HALEU fuel supply chains

• Knowledge of commercial-grade dedication programs

• Experience sourcing precision machined components

• Supplier development within the defense or aerospace sectors

• Knowledge of export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)

• Familiarity with NRC regulatory expectations

• Experience working with suppliers such as BWXT, Curtiss-Wright, Framatome, Westinghouse, X-energy, Kairos Power, TerraPower, and U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories supporting advanced reactor development

  For Deployable Energy's current stage of growth, I would actually recommend defining this role as a Buyer II / Technical Buyer position rather than an entry-level Buyer. The procurement challenges associated with reactor development, NQA-1 compliance, prototype fabrication, and supplier qualification typically require a professional capable of operating with limited supervision in a highly technical environment.

  Preferred Certifications

  CPSM, CSCP, CPPB, NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

  Success Metrics

  On-time delivery, procurement compliance, supplier performance improvement, reduced cycle times, and support of successful audits.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.