Buyer

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. 

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing technical components, equipment, materials, and services that support Standard Nuclear’s engineering, manufacturing, and facility operations. This role works closely with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and vendors to understand requirements, identify qualified suppliers, obtain competitive quotes, and ensure purchases meet technical, schedule, quality, and commercial needs. 

This position manages purchase orders from sourcing through delivery, helps resolve supplier and logistics issues, and supports cost and lead-time improvements across active projects and ongoing operations. 

The ideal candidate is organized, commercially minded, comfortable working with technical information, and able to manage multiple purchasing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Technical Purchasing & Sourcing 

• Source components, equipment, materials, and services based on engineering, manufacturing, and operational requirements 

• Review technical specifications, drawings, bills of materials, and purchase requests to understand sourcing needs 

• Identify and evaluate suppliers capable of meeting technical, quality, schedule, and commercial requirements 

• Obtain and evaluate quotes, lead times, pricing, commercial terms, and supplier capabilities 

• Coordinate with engineering and quality to clarify requirements and support supplier selection decisions 

Purchase Order & Delivery Management 

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders from placement through delivery and closeout 

• Track order status, supplier commitments, lead times, delivery dates, and open actions 

• Follow up with suppliers to resolve delays, shortages, documentation gaps, quality concerns, or other order issues 

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and delivery information in company systems 

• Coordinate with receiving, warehouse, finance, and internal requestors to resolve delivery, invoice, or purchase order discrepancies 

Supplier, Cost & Lead-Time Management 

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, and service providers 

• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve lead times, increase availability, and strengthen supplier performance 

• Support negotiations related to pricing, delivery, minimum order quantities, payment terms, and other commercial conditions 

• Identify alternate suppliers and sourcing options for critical or difficult-to-source items 

• Communicate supply risks, schedule impacts, and recommended actions to supply chain and project stakeholders 

Cross-Functional & Process Support 

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, and project teams to support changing material and equipment needs 

• Support supplier documentation, certifications, inspection requirements, and technical submittals as needed 

• Assist with bill of materials reviews, sourcing plans, and purchasing priorities for active projects and ongoing operations 

• Help improve purchasing workflows, supplier records, sourcing practices, and procurement processes as company systems mature 

• Support special sourcing projects and other supply chain activities as assigned 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered 

• 2-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or related work 

• Experience purchasing technical components, equipment, fabricated parts, industrial materials, or engineering services preferred 

• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, drawings, bills of materials, and supplier documentation 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple suppliers, purchase orders, priorities, and deadlines 

• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills 

• Experience with ERP, purchasing, inventory, or supply chain systems preferred 

• Experience in manufacturing, nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy, chemical processing, or another technical environment is a plus 

BENEFITS 

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

• Health Savings Account 

• Disability and Life Insurance 

• 401(k) Plan 

• Paid Time Off and Holidays 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This role is based on-site at Standard Nuclear's Oak Ridge, TN nuclear fuel fabrication facility and involves work across office, warehouse, manufacturing, and technical support areas. 

The position requires regular interaction with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, quality, warehouse, finance, and other internal teams. Work may involve reviewing technical documentation, coordinating material and equipment deliveries, entering manufacturing support areas, and using required PPE. Adherence to site safety, quality, radiological, security, contamination control, and operational procedures is expected. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. 

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.