Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain

Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain

Columbia, South Carolina; Washington, DC

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

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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 President & Chief Nuclear Officer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic procurement plans by interpreting industry trends, customerrequirementsand 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
• Identifyand mitigate risks within the supply chain and procurement processes
• Build and execute the procurement process to ensuretimelyfulfillment of procurement requestswith a focus onlong leaditems
• Develop andmaintainstrong relationships with key suppliers to build solid supply chain management
• Managethe procurement processes to ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations
• Analyze data to drive decision-making and improve overall effectivenessincluding 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 costreductionand 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 regulationsand storage requirements for quality material
• Establish world class material managementand tracking process

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, including 5 years in a leadership role at least, experience inhighly regulatedindustry is preferred
• Excellent leadership,communicationand analytical skills
• Proventrack recordof leading procurement transformations and implementing processes
• Expertknowledge of procurement best practices,processesand technologies
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Deep understanding of procurement compliance and risk management
• The ability to work with a diverse and cross-functional team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to travel
• Bachelor's degree in business management, project management, engineering, ora relevantfield. MBA is preferred
• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $250,000 - $278,000 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.

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