Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is the sole uranium enrichment site in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.
Summary of Responsibilities
This role manages the supply management formation and directs, plans, coordinates and oversees the activities of a team of procurement and materials professionals. It directs and supervises clerical, technical and
administrative activities of general and/or specialized procurement and materials programs and performs related work as required. The Procurement Manager oversees negotiations and agreements with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services, along with receipt, storage and distribution functions.
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related work experience with at least 3 of those years being in a leadership role. A Master’s degree and 10 years of related work experience with at least 3 of those years being in a leadership role are preferred.
The following skills are preferred:
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communications skills are essential.
- Purchasing experience in a mid-sized to large organization with a preference for experience in the commercial nuclear power industry is a plus.
- Experience with SAP and/or other procurement information management systems is a plus.
- Certified Purchasing Manager Certification, (CPM), a Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or a Chartered Institute of Procurement Management & Supply Chain Certification (CIPS) are preferred.
Job Details
- The work location for this position is Urenco USA, Eunice, NM.
- Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.
- Travel Required: 30% of the time or less as required.
- Security Clearance Requirement: Controlled Access Area (CAA) Access and an L or Q level security clearance is required.
- Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.
Primary Functions
- Engage with key stakeholders to gain support and approval of category plans.
- Understand the customer’s business and / or position and seeks to find ways of meeting their needs through negotiation and discussion.
- Engage with key stakeholders to gain support and approval of category plans.
- Collect feedback from customers and stakeholders.
- Ensure adoption of a standardized procurement approach.
- Ensure supplier visits and evaluation of potential and existing service providers takes place at appropriate frequency and effective, professional relationships are developed.
- Ensure staff is available to execute plans and projects.
- Advise and lead on bid evaluation in support of supplier selection.
- Deliver projects in accordance within program & budget.
- Continually seek ways to improve the contract values.
- Ensure company resources are utilized appropriately within ethical and legal standards.
- Empowers others through delegation, assignment, and mentoring, giving room and space to develop and come up with new ideas.
- Provides feedback and coaching to process learning and enhance development.
- Develop and maintain procurement team scorecards to monitor and report progress against local and global initiatives and objectives.
The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.
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* Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.
Compensation starting at: $145308 – 181635 / year and up dependent on candidate.
Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com .
Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.
Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.
If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal .
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URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com