Senior Buyer

Summary Of Responsibilities Site/Local: Support the Site Procurement Organization in developing a professional Procurement Function and assume all commercial aspects of the acquisition of goods and services within a given category of spend for the UUSA operation. Work with relevant customers, stakeholders, and the Procurement Manager to develop and execute customer‑aligned, integrated category plans. Global: Develop and deliver long‑term sustainable value from UUSA’s external spend within defined categories, in alignment with Group plans. As part of a global category team, actively contribute to the development and execution of category plans and associated projects to derive optimal value from the supply chain and disseminate best practice within URENCO. Education And Experience Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 7+ years of procurement experience, including 3+ years of supplier management and 2+ years of strategic procurement Must maintain a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Certification or obtain and maintain a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Certification Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree 10+ years’ experience in procurement/supply chain management Job Details Work Location: Eunice, NM – Hybrid 75/25 Work Schedule: 9/80 professional schedule; some nights or weekends may be required Travel Required: 10% of the time or less as needed Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and a Level L or Q security clearance Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required, including 24/7 on‑call during the designated team duty week Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations Primary Functions Sourcing/Category Management Closely liaise with Group Category Management Teams to share best practices and ensure UUSA plans align with Group plans Lead the development of medium‑ to long‑term UUSA Category Plans, clarifying vision, strategy, and implementation to deliver value (lower costs, mitigated risk, supply assurance) Complete projects in line with strategic alliances to drive optimal value in supplier deliveries based on program, schedule, and budget Deliver the annual Procurement Value Plan through category plan projects and support business partner‑nominated projects to meet site needs Share knowledge of new and modified products/services with stakeholders Anticipate risks and manage them on behalf of URENCO and its interests Lead supplier visits and surveillances to evaluate potential and existing suppliers and ensure compliance with URENCO procedures and policies Advise on bid evaluation approach to validate supplier selection Apply best practices to promote first‑rate procurement and supply chain practices Cover all other commercial aspects of goods and services acquisitions within the specified category of spend for UUSA Supplier Management Develop, evaluate, and manage internal relationships to optimize URENCO’s external legal, business, and financial positions Lead the development and maintenance of preferred supplier lists Apply measurable supplier management methods and performance metrics to high‑risk and/or high‑value suppliers through supplier management programs Lead supplier negotiations and consult with operating and buying sites to leverage URENCO’s global demand Effectively resolve supplier issues—relationship, quality, cost, and delivery—by implementing corrective actions and improvements Contract Management Lead the development, review, negotiation, execution, management, and documentation of significant, complex contracts and amendments to drive value Plan supplier relationships and contract management to ensure contractual compliance and expected value delivery throughout the lifecycle Continuously improve contract value to capture optimal, sustainable cost savings Manage commercial negotiations with suppliers and liaise with stakeholders and legal to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk Customer Relationship Management Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, business partners, and senior leaders to support sourcing projects and category plans Collaborate with customers to align business strategies, project portfolios, and budgets with realistic expectations Manage Business Partner Relationships to ensure needs are met and change management is effective Work with Group and Site Category Lead peers to integrate category plans consistently with business needs Share management information across the category network Place contracts efficiently and timely to support plant needs Maintain outstanding customer engagement through Measures of Success utilization Benefits For Benefits Information click here. Compensation Starting at $111,430 – $131,094 per year, dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. EEO Statement Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug‑free environment. Accommodations If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Contact Human Resources View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr