Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain

Job Description

Job Description

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About the role

The role is responsible for leading the procurement and supply chain functions across the organization for mega critical infrastructure projects. This position involves developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, optimizing supply chain processes, providing oversight of global supply partners, ensuring quality standards are maintained, and ensuring the efficient management of resources to drive operational excellence and cost savings. This role will report into the Chief Nuclear Officer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic procurement plans by interpreting industry trends, customer requirements and business objectives
• Oversee supply chain operations, including sourcing, logistics, inventory management, quality, and distribution
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies to address potential supply disruptions
• Drive procurement strategies and supplier engagement to ensure the achievement of business objectives
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain and procurement processes
• Build and execute the procurement process to ensure timely fulfillment of procurement requests with a focus on long lead items
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to build solid supply chain management
• Manage the procurement processes to ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations
• Analyze data to drive decision-making and improve overall effectiveness including the use of advanced digital technologies
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with organizational goals to build an effective and competitive supply chain
• Collaborate internally and externally to build the supply chain, drive cost reduction and contract execution
• Provide fact-based analysis to support targeted competitive market positioning and growth
• Conduct thorough assessments of potential suppliers based on their quality management systems, capabilities, and past performance
• Utilize audits and site visits to evaluate supplier processes and quality controls
• Engage with client leaders to understand their requirements and address them in the solutions lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement and supply chain team
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and storage requirements for quality material
• Establish world class material management and tracking process

Experience

Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range is $242,000 - $274,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control

Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.