Supply Chain Engineer

Oak Brook, IL or Washington, D.C. Hybrid: Four Days On-Site | Relocation Assistance Available Help Build the Supply Chain Behind Next-Generation Nuclear Energy The Opportunity Are you an experienced Supply Chain Engineer looking for greater ownership, more complex technical challenges, and the opportunity to build something from the ground up? At NANO Nuclear Energy, you'll play a key role in establishing the procurement and supply chain function supporting our KRONOS Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) program. As one of the team's first hires, you'll take ownership of sourcing, supplier qualification, and complex contracts for critical engineered equipment and services. You'll work directly with the Director of Procurement & Supply Chain and collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Corporate Development. What makes this opportunity different? You won't simply manage an established supplier network. You'll help create it, evaluate suppliers' technical capabilities, negotiate high-value agreements, and establish the processes that support future projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, commercial judgment, and strategic decision-making. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Build From the Ground Up: Help establish the supplier network, procurement processes, and systems for a growing nuclear technology company. Meaningful Ownership: Lead critical sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations from initial strategy through contract execution and delivery. Direct Leadership Exposure: Work closely with the Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, with the autonomy to develop recommendations and influence decisions. Technical Complexity: Evaluate suppliers and procure specialized equipment supporting advanced nuclear reactor development. Cross-Functional Impact: Partner directly with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and business leadership. Professional Growth: Help establish the foundation of a growing team, with opportunities to mentor others and take on broader category, program, or leadership responsibilities as the organization expands. What You'll Do Develop and Qualify Critical Suppliers Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for KRONOS reactor components, including reactor vessels, nuclear-grade graphite, helium circulators, heat exchangers, instrumentation and controls, and specialty fabrication. Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, quality systems, financial stability, and production capacity. Partner with Quality Assurance on supplier qualification, audits, commercial grade dedication, and inspection requirements. Develop scalable sourcing strategies emphasizing supplier diversification, domestic content, and long-term supply chain resilience. Lead Strategic Sourcing and Contract Negotiations Develop sourcing strategies based on cost, technical requirements, lead times, supplier capabilities, and project risks. Manage competitive RFPs, technical and commercial evaluations, cost analysis, and supplier selection. Negotiate complex agreements covering pricing, delivery schedules, payment milestones, warranties, liability, intellectual property, and technical requirements. Establish capacity reservations and strategic supplier agreements when needed. Manage supplier performance throughout fabrication and delivery, proactively addressing schedule, quality, and commercial risks. Support Technical and Regulatory Compliance Review engineering specifications, drawings, and scopes of work to ensure appropriate technical, quality, and regulatory requirements are incorporated into supplier agreements. Coordinate with Engineering and Quality Assurance to ensure supplier deliverables meet program requirements. Apply export control requirements to supplier engagement, technical data sharing, and contracting. Support DOE, university, and customer reporting requirements. Help Build the Procurement Function…

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