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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 only large-scale commercial uranium enrichment facility 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

Support the Site Procurement Organization in the execution of local and global strategies. Work with customers/stakeholders and procurement professionals to initiate and implement customer aligned integrated category plan(s). Provide leadership as the commercial lead for assigned sourcing, selection, and management of suppliers. Actively contribute to the development and execution of the global category plans and associated projects to drive optimal value from the supply chain and implement best practices within Urenco business operations.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of procurement experience including 2+ years’ experience strategic procurement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• 7+ years’ experience in procurement/supply chain management including 3+ years supplier management experience
• Must maintain Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Certification or obtain and maintain Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Certification

Job Details

• Work Location: Eunice, NM
• Work Schedule: 9/80 professional work schedule, some nights/weekends may be required
• Travel Required: 10% of the time or less as required
• Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and a L or Q level security clearance.
• Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.
• 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

Sourcing/Category Management

• Actively contribute to the development of Category Plans
• Complete projects in accordance with strategic alliances
• Share knowledge of new and modified products/services
• Anticipate risks to ensure they are appropriately identified
• Conduct supplier visits and surveillances
• Advise/Lead on bid evaluation approach
• Apply best and effective practices
• Deliver projects in accordance with program & budget

Supplier Management

• Develop, evaluate, and manage internal relationships...
• Develop and maintain preferred supplier lists...
• Ensure effective supplier management methods...
• Lead supplier negotiations
• Effectively resolve issues/problems with suppliers
• Implement effective and sustainable supplier management programs

Contract Management

• Develop, review, negotiate, and execute new contracts
• Effectively manage significant and complex existing supplier contracts
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of contract terms
• Continually seek ways to optimize contract values
• Work with suppliers and cross functional teams

Customer Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders
• Work with internal customers to ensure an effective, collaborative view.
• Work with category leaders to ensure the category plans
• Ensure that full and appropriate management information
• Place contracts efficiently and timely to support plant needs
• Maintain outstanding customer engagement

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Implement category and contract Key Performance Indicators
• Ensure Value is properly approved and reported

Capability Development

• Support the Procurement Supervisor in the professional development.
• Establish Career Development Plans.
• Provide evidence of Performance Improvement.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Benefits
For Benefits Information click here.

Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.

Compensation starting at: $94807 - $105341 / 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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