Procurement Director

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Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Procurement Director to join the Oklo team.

Position Overview

The Procurement Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight of procurement activities for construction, services, and commodities, with a focus on high-value contracts and projects within the nuclear industry. The role involves ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, optimizing supplier performance, and establishing and executing a procurement strategy that aligns with Oklo’s organizational goals. A strong understanding of nuclear quality assurance standards, construction and EPC market sectors, and industry best practices is essential.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Procurement Oversight

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support organizational objectives, with a focus on the procurement of engineering design, construction, and related commodities in support of Oklo’s Aurora Powerhouse.
• Oversee the preparation and management of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Purchase Orders (POs), Master Services Agreements (MSA), and Task Orders (TO), as well as other critical procurement documents.
• Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and standards for all procurement activities.

Contract Management and Negotiations

• Lead high-level negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Oversee the drafting and finalization of complex construction contracts, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Ensure contracts include provisions for adherence to nuclear quality assurance standards (e.g., NQA-1).

Vendor and Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, contractors, and industry partners.
• Develop a robust network of qualified vendors within the construction and nuclear sectors.
• Act as a liaison between senior leadership, project teams, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve conflicts.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including nuclear quality assurance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks in procurement processes, including financial, legal, and performance risks.
• Conduct regular audits and performance evaluations of contractors and suppliers.

Budgeting and Cost Management

• Manage the procurement budget, ensuring cost-effective procurement practices.
• Analyze market trends and supplier pricing to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Rigorous end-to-end performance management of vendors and contractors.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance to achieve organizational goals.

Competencies

We are looking for a Procurement Director that is:

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM): Highly desired (CPSM or CIPS is required)
• Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations (CIPS): Highly desired (CPSM or CIPS is required)
• Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM): Desired
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP): Desired
• Passionate about Oklo’s mission to design and deploy advanced fission power plants to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
• 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.
• An excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice, so please make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
• Experienced in developing and implementing procurement processes as well as having a deep understanding of [Content truncated due to input length].