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 interacting with the Kairos Power manufacturing and engineering team to identify opportunities to locate and purchase new or used equipment that can create lower total cost savings and lead time reductions while adhering to the strict quality requirements Act as team leader on sending out equipment RFQ’s, terms and conditions negotiations, managing risk, schedule and expediting on various multiple projects. Communicate promptly any problems and develop solutions. Establish accurate progress and cost and limit overall risk by contract management to completion. 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 and manufacturing process
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with reliable suppliers for specified supplies, while understanding the procurement processes and internal systems. Locating and assessment of new and used equipment for purchase and understanding the manufacturing processes.
• 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 equipment and materials 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 equipment, minimizing risks, etc.
• Lead in all communication with suppliers.
• Provide accurate production materials standard costs as may be required.
• Provide Supply Chain and Procurement Manufacturing support on internal fabrication and machining at all of Kairos Power’s facilities.
• Identify and develop new suppliers and familiarity with process piping material and equipment both domestically and internationally and perform audits and evaluations on suppliers.
• Maintain all purchasing databases and reporting to ensure dependent departments have prompt, accurate information.
• Monitors supplier performance metrics and implements corrective actions as required.
• Contributes to sustainability and corporate responsibility goals by considering environmental and ethical sourcing practices.
• Experience with contract management lifecycle and negotiation of terms and conditions.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain and procurement functions.
• Monitors supplier performance metrics and implements corrective actions as required.
• Contributes to sustainability and corporate responsibility goals by considering environmental and ethical sourcing practices.
• Experience with contract management lifecycle and negotiation of terms and conditions.
• Other duties as assigned

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 purchase orders, contracts, strategic sourcing specified equipment and 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.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
• 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

Physical Conditions

• Remaining in a stationary position 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

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Assessing 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

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 20%

Additional Requirements

• Requires seldomly schedule flexibility
• Requires seldomly extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810