Indirect Procurement Manager

Radiant is an El Segundo CA-based startup building the worlds first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors. The companys first reactor Kaleidos is a 1-megawatt failsafe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to five years without the need to refuel. Portable nuclear power with rapid deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals data centers remote sites and military bases. Radiants unique practical approach to nuclear development utilizes modern software engineering to rapidly achieve safe factory-built microreactors that leverage existing well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020 Radiant is on track to test its first reactor next year at the Idaho National Laboratory with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Radiant is seeking a proactive and strategic Indirect Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing negotiation and management of all goods and services for the indirect categories. This role is crucial in building and maintaining a resilient cost-effective and reliable supply base. You will be responsible for a wide range of categories including Facilities IT Professional Services MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations) consumables and complex R&D collaborations. You will work closely with Engineering Operations Finance and Production members to ensure our partners and suppliers meet Radiants stringent technical quality and commercial requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment possesses expert negotiation skills and understands the complexities of sourcing specialized services within regulated industries.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key indirect categories. This includes IT (hardware software SaaS) Professional Services (consulting legal engineering) MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations) consumables and R&D collaborations. Identify evaluate and select suppliers based on total cost of ownership quality reliability and strategic fit.
• Complex Negotiations: Lead high-stakes commercial negotiations for a variety of agreements including Master Service Agreements (MSAs) Statements of Work (SOWs) and licensing agreements. Additional focus includes negotiating favorable commercial and intellectual property terms with specialized external service providers including national laboratories (e.g. Idaho National Laboratory) university research labs and other advanced technical services.
• Facilities & MRO Procurement: Take full ownership of procurement for all facility-related needs. This includes sourcing and managing contracts for building maintenance repairs capital equipment security services janitorial waste management utilities and supporting small-scale construction and lab build-out projects.
• Contract Management: Develop review and manage the full lifecycle of supplier agreements including Master Supply Agreements (MSAs) Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Purchase Order terms and conditions ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
• Purchase Order Management: Oversee the complete procure-to-pay lifecycle from requisition review and PO placement to tracking and closure ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with key indirect suppliers acting as the primary point of contact for contractual and commercial matters and conducting regular business reviews to drive performance.
• Cost Analysis & Optimization: Analyze market trends and total cost of ownership to identify and execute on cost-saving opportunities across all indirect spend categories.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate supply chain risks related to indirect procurement including supplier financial health service level failures and data security.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with internal stakeholders across all departments to understand their requirements resolve supply issues and support company-wide program timelines.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement policies procedures and systems to enhance efficiency compliance and control.

Key Deliverables:

• Successfully negotiated contracts and favorable terms with critical service providers labs and facilities vendors.
• Demonstrated total cost of ownership (TCO) savings and cost avoidance through effective negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• A managed portfolio of purchase orders ensuring on-time delivery and service level agreement adherence.
• Comprehensive supplier performance reports focusing on commercial delivery and quality metrics for executives and senior management.
• Effective mitigation plans for identified supply chain risks.
• Streamlined and compliant procurement processes that support Radiants Quality Assurance Plan and growing strategic needs.

Skills & Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field.
• 38 years of relevant experience in indirect procurement strategic sourcing or supply chain management preferably within technology energy or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record of successful negotiation and management of complex service agreements and contracts.
• Strong understanding of indirect procurement processes (e.g. RFQ/RFP category management procure-to-pay).
• Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to supplier locations (up to 20%).

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience sourcing for Facilities MRO IT and Professional Services categories.
• Experience negotiating contracts with government entities national laboratories or universities.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001 AS9100) and their implications for procurement.
• Understanding of supply chain dynamics within the energy or nuclear sector.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.

Total Compensation and Benefits
Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiants new hire compensation package includes base salary substantial equity grants and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance experience education and qualifications and are designed to support continued growth as scope responsibility and impact expand at Radiant.

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Benefits and Perks for Eligible Employees:

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) 50% for dependents.
• Voluntary life accident hospital critical illness commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• Company and team-bonding events happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicants capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.