Buyer, Direct Commodities

The role

This person will manage the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of direct commodities, components, materials, and services for micro-reactor systems. They will work with Supplier Development Engineers, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to maintain a resilient supply base.

What you will do

• Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, and lead times
• Develop, review, and manage supplier agreements including MSAs, NDAs, and PO terms
• Oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with key suppliers
• Analyze market trends and supplier quotations to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Assess and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks
• Track and report on key procurement metrics
• Integrate technical and quality requirements into the sourcing process
• Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement policies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
• Proven track record of successful negotiation and contract management
• Strong understanding of procurement processes (e.g., RFQ/RFP, PO management, supplier evaluation)
• 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 30%)
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ

Nice to have

• Experience in the nuclear energy industry or working with nuclear codes, standards, and regulations
• Familiarity with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME BPVC Section III & VIII
• Experience conducting supplier audits, product and process inspections, and investigations
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100)
• Understanding of supply chain dynamics within the energy or nuclear sector

Benefits

• Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees
• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents
• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents
• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 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
• Nuclear Engineering Certificate Program: 100% covered educational program with Penn State University for eligible employees
• Daily catered lunch
• Free snacks and drinks
• Flexible PTO policy

Before you apply

• Job offer contingent upon capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls

About the company

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based company building the world's only mass-produced, transportable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2020, Radiant is under contract to deliver power to the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force.