Contracts & Procurement Specialist

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We are searching for aContracts & Procurement Specialistto join our Procurement & Supply Chain team.Position DescriptionThe Contracts & Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting commercial contracting and procurement execution across Oklo’s engineering, manufacturing, construction, operations, and corporate functions.This role performs the full lifecycle of procurement and contracting activities, including supplier engagement, sourcing support, commercial negotiations, contract drafting and administration, purchase order management, and cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Legal, Finance, Quality, Construction, and Program Management teams.The Contracts & Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring Oklo’s teams can efficiently engage suppliers, execute contracts, procure goods and services, and maintain compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements as the company scales toward fleet deployment.This position reports to the Senior Procurement Manager and may be based in Santa Clara, CA or remotely within the United States.Specific responsibilities may include:Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Task Orders, Purchase Orders, consulting agreements, construction agreements, and engineering services contractsSupport commercial negotiations related to pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, liability provisions, insurance requirements, and risk allocationCoordinate contract review and approval processes with Legal, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Program Management, and executive stakeholdersMaintain contract records, amendments, renewals, deliverables, and closeout documentationSupport development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, and workflowsEnsure procurement and contracting activities comply with internal procedures, quality requirements, export control regulations, and contractual obligationsTrack supplier documentation, certifications, quality records, and contractual requirementsServe as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding procurement and contracting activitiesCoordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Operations, Quality, and Finance teams to support project executionMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Legal Studies, or a related field5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, commercial management, supply chain operations, or related disciplinesExperience drafting, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements and purchase ordersExperience supporting sourcing and procurement activities across multiple categories of spendStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality executionBonus Qualifications:Experience supporting engineering services, manufacturing, construction, EPC, or industrial projectsExperience in nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or other highly regulated industriesFamiliarity with quality assurance requirements, safety-related procurement, or NQA-1 environmentsExperience with procurement, contract lifecycle management, or ERP systems such as Coupa, Ironclad, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar platformsExperience supporting supplier management and supplier performance initiativesKnowledge of commercial risk assessment and contract negotiation strategiesExperience supporting rapidly growing organizations or large-scale project executionCompetenciesWe are looking for a Contracts & Procurement Specialist that is:Passionate about clean energy An optimist at heartPassionate about making advanced fission a realityWilling and able to learn quicklyComfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environmentAble to communicate technical content and results verballyHighly organized and detail-orientedCommercially minded and comfortable negotiating with suppliersAble to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and qualityCollaborative and effective working across technical and business teamsFocused on execution and delivering resultsWho 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! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.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. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.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.About Oklo 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.About Oklo compensation:Salary: $100,000-140,000Oklo 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.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.About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.#CHOP: Oklo’s ValuesCollaboration: We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes.Humility: We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition.Ownership: We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.Pathfinding: We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.Candidates should be aware that employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing at any time in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.Recruitment Fraud DisclaimerOklo 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.If you receive suspicious outreach or have concerns about the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Oklo, please contact us through the official channels listed on our website.