X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/careers/">www.x-energy.com/careers/</a>. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/contact-us">www.x-energy.com/contact-us</a>.Job DescriptionOwn the supply chain strategy that fuels America's advanced nuclear future. This Procurement Engineer role builds and leads the supplier base that powers TRISO-X — identifying, developing, and qualifying the equipment and service suppliers needed to meet project schedules, cost targets, and regional localization goals for first-of-a-kind nuclear fuel and reactor programs. You'll develop strategic and project-specific supply chain execution plans that deliver value for the company and its customers; build category plans grounded in spend and risk analysis; design and execute negotiation and risk-mitigation strategies; and negotiate contract cost, schedule, Terms &amp; Conditions, and technical requirements — including long-term strategic supplier agreements that advance company objectives and generate revenue.  Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities<ul><li>Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets.</li><li>Develop strategic supply chain plans which deliver valve for the company and its customers.</li><li>Develop project specific supply chain execution plans to meet the project schedule and cost goals.</li><li>Prepare category plans, perform category spend and risk analysis; plan and implement negotiation strategies; design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies; plan and implement contract management for contracts within category.</li><li>Conduct negotiations with suppliers relative to contract costing, schedule, Terms &amp; Conditions (T&amp;Cs), and technical requirements. Negotiate and establish long term strategic supplier agreements to achieve strategic objectives and generate revenue.</li><li>Manage equipment and service contracts to ensure on time purchase and delivery to the project schedule.</li><li>Provide direction on commercial and contracting strategy to the Engineering, Procurement, and other business units.</li><li>Perform reviews of specifications, equipment datasheets, and Scopes of Work to ensure all technical and quality requirements are specified to facility accurate supplier proposals.</li><li>Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) department to qualify suppliers, determine correct contract QA requirements, and identify appropriate hold and surveillance activities.</li><li>Develop close working relationships with supplier and end customers.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations. Take initiate to resolve supplier performance issues.</li><li>Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.</li><li>Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing project to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations.</li><li>Support business development activities.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by manager.</li><li>Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.</li><li>Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.</li><li>Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by manager.</li></ul> Job Profile Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science.</li><li>Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering or supply chain role with at least two years in supply chain required.</li><li>Experience with developing scopes of work for services and technical and quality requirements for procurement of equipment.</li><li>Experience with supplier negotiations.</li><li>Experience developing project plans, schedules, and costing models.</li><li>Experience in nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.</li><li>Technical knowledge about the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of typical power plant components.</li></ul> Location: Oak Ridge, TNWork Site Expectations:  5 days onsite Travel Expectations: Up to 10% Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-FriCompensationAs required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:139,000-$159,000Position Job ClassificationFull time - ExemptBenefits X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work. Right To Work Link:  <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf">If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)</a>E-Verify Participation Link: <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf"> E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish</a>

X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs. X-energy manufactures fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, which makes meltdown impossible and retains the waste inside forever. We also design plants that unlock the fuel&rsquo;s potential in a process that&rsquo;s as clean as wind or solar. When combined, the result is reliable carbon-free baseload power, produced more safely and affordable than ever before and available anywhere, at any time.

Procurement Engineer

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/careers/">www.x-energy.com/careers/</a>. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/contact-us">www.x-energy.com/contact-us</a>.Job DescriptionOwn the supply chain strategy that fuels America's advanced nuclear future. This Procurement Engineer role builds and leads the supplier base that powers TRISO-X — identifying, developing, and qualifying the equipment and service suppliers needed to meet project schedules, cost targets, and regional localization goals for first-of-a-kind nuclear fuel and reactor programs. You'll develop strategic and project-specific supply chain execution plans that deliver value for the company and its customers; build category plans grounded in spend and risk analysis; design and execute negotiation and risk-mitigation strategies; and negotiate contract cost, schedule, Terms &amp; Conditions, and technical requirements — including long-term strategic supplier agreements that advance company objectives and generate revenue.  Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities<ul><li>Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets.</li><li>Develop strategic supply chain plans which deliver valve for the company and its customers.</li><li>Develop project specific supply chain execution plans to meet the project schedule and cost goals.</li><li>Prepare category plans, perform category spend and risk analysis; plan and implement negotiation strategies; design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies; plan and implement contract management for contracts within category.</li><li>Conduct negotiations with suppliers relative to contract costing, schedule, Terms &amp; Conditions (T&amp;Cs), and technical requirements. Negotiate and establish long term strategic supplier agreements to achieve strategic objectives and generate revenue.</li><li>Manage equipment and service contracts to ensure on time purchase and delivery to the project schedule.</li><li>Provide direction on commercial and contracting strategy to the Engineering, Procurement, and other business units.</li><li>Perform reviews of specifications, equipment datasheets, and Scopes of Work to ensure all technical and quality requirements are specified to facility accurate supplier proposals.</li><li>Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) department to qualify suppliers, determine correct contract QA requirements, and identify appropriate hold and surveillance activities.</li><li>Develop close working relationships with supplier and end customers.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations. Take initiate to resolve supplier performance issues.</li><li>Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.</li><li>Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing project to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations.</li><li>Support business development activities.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by manager.</li><li>Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.</li><li>Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.</li><li>Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by manager.</li></ul> Job Profile Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science.</li><li>Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering or supply chain role with at least two years in supply chain required.</li><li>Experience with developing scopes of work for services and technical and quality requirements for procurement of equipment.</li><li>Experience with supplier negotiations.</li><li>Experience developing project plans, schedules, and costing models.</li><li>Experience in nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.</li><li>Technical knowledge about the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of typical power plant components.</li></ul> Location: Oak Ridge, TNWork Site Expectations:  5 days onsite Travel Expectations: Up to 10% Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-FriCompensationAs required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:139,000-$159,000Position Job ClassificationFull time - ExemptBenefits X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work. Right To Work Link:  <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf">If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)</a>E-Verify Participation Link: <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf"> E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish</a>

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