Procurement Specialist - Fuel Recycling

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain & Procurement organization. Position Description The Procurement Specialist - Fuel Recycling is responsible for supporting the Fuel Recycling team and its rapidly evolving procurement needs. This role is fully dedicated to Fuel Recycling programs while remaining a member of the broader Procurement organization. The position reports directly to the Head of Procurement, with a strong dotted‑line partnership to Fuel Recycling leadership to ensure alignment with program priorities. This is a dynamic, hands‑on role requiring exceptional problem‑solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously. The successful candidate will support procurement activities across materials, equipment, services, contracts, and construction‑related scopes, helping Fuel Recycling execute critical program objectives. Specific responsibilities may include: Execute competitive sourcing events, including RFQ/RFP development, bid leveling, commercial analysis, supplier evaluation, and supplier selection. Create, review, and administer purchase orders in alignment with negotiated commercial terms. Partner closely with Fuel Recycling engineering and project teams to understand technical requirements, schedules, risks, and supplier capabilities. Source materials, equipment, fabrication services, construction‑related services, and other program‑critical requirements. Support contract development, commercial negotiations, and procurement activities under the guidance of the Senior Manager of Contract Procurement. Assist with procurement and commercial activities associated with construction, facility, infrastructure, and capital project execution as needed. Identify and resolve procurement challenges in a fast‑paced and evolving environment. Manage multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and schedules. Track supplier performance, open purchase orders, and delivery commitments. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, supplier management practices, and cross‑functional workflows. Contribute to the growth and maturity of Oklo's procurement organization. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, construction management, or related field. 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, contracts, project procurement, or related experience. Experience supporting complex technical, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or capital project environments. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Exceptional problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast‑moving environment. U.S. citizenship required. Bonus Qualifications Experience supporting nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, chemical processing, industrial construction, or advanced manufacturing programs. Experience with both material procurement and service/contract procurement. Familiarity with construction, EPC, capital project, or facility‑related procurement activities. Experience supporting early‑stage or rapidly growing organizations. Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and procurement systems. Competencies An optimist at heart. Passionate about making advanced fission a reality. Willing and able to learn quickly. Willing to think differently and do things in new ways. Comfortable in a fast‑paced, highly iterative startup environment. Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before. Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems. An excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well! Able to communicate technical content and results verbally. Who you are A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast‑paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! Motivated: You are self‑motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work‑life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals. A team‑player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team. An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator. Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. Detail‑oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward. Travel Requirements Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off‑sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA. Salary Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 Benefits Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, bonuses, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance (with employer contribution), HSA, FSA, flexible work hours, wellness credits, and other benefits. Compliance and Export Control This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible. Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer Oklo is aware of recent recruitment fraud attempts targeting job seekers. Please be cautious of anyone claiming to represent Oklo who does not contact you from an official Oklo email address. All legitimate communications from our recruiting team — including application updates, interview requests, and job offers — will come exclusively from an @oklo.com email. Oklo will never ask for sensitive personal information, payments, or account credentials during the hiring process. 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