Generalmatter
Procurement Specialist
Paducah, KY . Posted 6 months ago
The role
This person will execute sourcing, negotiation, purchasing, and supplier management activities for EPC projects. They will work cross-functionally to ensure materials and services are delivered on time and in compliance with requirements.
What you will do
- Execute procurement activities across EPC projects from requisition through delivery, closeout, and documentation turnover
- Review purchase requisitions, scopes of work, technical specifications, and commercial terms
- Develop sourcing strategies and identify qualified suppliers and subcontractors
- Prepare and issue RFQs, bid packages, and supplier communications
- Evaluate supplier proposals based on cost, schedule, technical compliance, and risk
- Support and lead commercial negotiations including pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and change management
- Issue and manage purchase orders, service agreements, and subcontracts
- Partner with engineering, quality, and construction teams to align procurement with project schedules
- Monitor supplier performance and expedite critical materials and equipment
- Resolve issues related to schedule, quality, documentation, invoicing, and change orders
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5–8 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain
- Experience sourcing materials, equipment, and services for technical or capital projects
- Familiarity with procurement processes including RFQs, bid evaluations, and purchase order management
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
- Open to travel
Nice to have
- Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, or infrastructure
- Familiarity with quality standards, supplier qualification, and documentation control requirements
- Experience supporting large capital projects or EPC environments
- Knowledge of contract terms, commercial risk, and supplier management practices
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPPB, or equivalent
Benefits
- long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
- medical, vision & dental coverage
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan
About the company
General Matter enriches uranium. They are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the US.