Procurement Specialist (m/w/d)

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Kairos Power is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Procurement Specialist, who will work under the supervision of the Senior Director, Supply Chain & Procurement. Responsibilities include purchasing both construction services, major designed building components (HVAC, Fire Protection, etc.) as well as raw materials and off the self and complex materials and commodities in accordance with Kairos Power’s engineering design specifications at the lowest total cost for the quantity, quality, and delivery time required. This Procurement Specialist will act as team leader on sending out construction RFQ’s terms and conditions negotiations, managing risk, construction schedule and expediting on various multiple projects. They will communicate promptly any problems and lead in developing solutions. They will also establish accurate progress and cost and limit overall risk by contract management to completion. Additionally, they will establish and negotiate Purchase Orders and Subcontracts with terms and conditions favorable to Kairos Power.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent and timely customer service to internal customers in fulfilling the procurement process
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with reliable suppliers for specified supplies and construction activities, while understanding the construction processes and internal systems
• Purchase requirements of assigned materials at the lowest long-term cost for the quantity, quality and delivery required
• Expedite materials when required and handle any unanticipated requests or other problems on materials and construction services purchased.
• Negotiate the lowest possible long-term cost through competitive bidding and market supply knowledge
• Work closely with project teams, engineering, communicating, and coordinating related purchases, problems, evaluation of services, minimizing construction risks, etc.
• Lead in all communication with construction companies and suppliers
• Provide accurate production materials standard costs
• Provide Supply Chain and Procurement Manufacturing support on internal fabrication and machining at all Kairos Power’s manufacturing facility
• Identify and develop new suppliers and perform audits and evaluations
• Maintain all purchasing databases and reporting to ensure dependent departments have prompt, accurate information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Supply Chain or Business) or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 5+ years of related experience (developing and implementing construction contracts, strategic sourcing specified materials, commodities, purchasing operations) in a power generation OEM, Nuclear or manufacturing/fabricating environment
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing principals to support make vs. buy decisions
• Inventory and control in a manufacturing or fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP requisition process and procurement systems. Coupa preferred but not required.
• Ability to comprehend and apply procurement principles, policies, concepts and standards, and procedures, INCO Terms, including price analysis, negotiations, ethics, terms and conditions and procurement law
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high-volume environment
• Ability to independently plan, schedule and carry out work assignments, initiate and participate in the improvement of procurement practices.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 10 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles
• Use hand tools

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 15%

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. link