Procurement Lead

Procurement Specialist

Procurement specialist to lead strategic sourcing at our advanced nuclear reactor manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensure we meet our project timelines while achieving aggressive cost targets and staying in compliance with strict nuclear quality standards.

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of nuclear-grade materials and components aligned with Aalo Atomics' technical and regulatory requirements.

Develop and manage supplier relationships with a focus on NQA-1 compliance, quality assurance, long-term capability, and continually improving costs.

Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and purchase orders, ensuring clarity in specifications, certifications, and delivery schedules.

Coordinate closely with design, manufacturing, program management, and QA to ensure procurement activities support aggressive project milestones.

Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times to optimize cost and risk while maintaining material traceability and nuclear quality requirements.

Track material deliveries and proactively manage schedule risks with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality, safety, or compliance.

Monitor industry trends and engage with strategic vendors to secure early access to long-lead or specialized nuclear materials (e.g., fuel, graphite, stainless, forgings).

Contribute to internal documentation, ERP / MRP system updates, and procurement reports for leadership review.

Basic qualifications include 5+ years of experience in direct procurement, ideally within a highly regulated manufacturing industry (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals). Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills are required. Strong operational knowledge of MRP systems is also necessary.

Preferred experience includes a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Deep familiarity with NQA-1, ISO 9001, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, or related compliance programs is also preferred. Experience in a nuclear industry strategic sourcing is highly desirable.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.