Manufacturing Procurement Specialist
- Regular/Permanent
- USA / North Carolina
- In Office
Welcome to Orano
Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Job description
Join Orano's team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation.
TN Americas, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is looking to hire a Manufacturing Procurement Specialist within its procurement team, reporting to the Manager of Supply Chain. The Procurement Specialist is based at Orano’s manufacturing plant in Kernersville, NC, and is the heavily involved in the day-to-day activities of the fabrication activities, as well as planning for future opportunities.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Lead Procurement activities for the manufacturing plant: Buyer for materials and services related to the plant fabrication activities
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, develop, and maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers.
- Prepare and issue requests for proposal for solicitations, perform proposal openings, and conduct detailed analysis of supplier proposals. Resolve all technical and administrative issues identified by the Supplier and the Manufacturing team
- Ensures that project procurement requirements are understood and that procured products and services meet lead-time, price and quality requirements
- Perform post-placement contract administration, including but not limited to the following: continuous communication with supplier, negotiating and placing purchase order amendments, proactively following contract line items and special contact clauses or claims, preparing reports as needed to support requirements and/or stakeholders requests, and closing the purchase order in a timely manner.
- Gain knowledge of supplier operations, technical capabilities, supply chain vulnerabilities and performance, perform supplier visits as required for sourcing or supplier development
- Analyze entire supply chain (integrated approach to purchasing) to maximize profitability and achieve objectives
- Develop and enhances mutually beneficial supply chain relationships to ensure timely and competitive quotes as well as maximizing profitability
- Engage and coordinates with line managers, quality, inventory management, to implement appropriate commodity/supply strategies
- Participate as key member of Cross Functional Teams (CFT) in supplier relationship activities such as selection, rationalization, development, performance measurement and recognition
Please Note: The provided salary information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary Range: $80,000-$105,000
Our Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
- Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
- Numerous Training and Development opportunities
- and more…
Ideal qualifications
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-level position.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within the nuclear or highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense). Experience with vendor qualification processes, managing contracts for highly specialized and critical components, knowledge of steel/aluminum and fabrication services is a plus
- Proficiency in procurement software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Understanding of technical specifications and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and standards. preferably familiarity with Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards and other relevant quality control and assurance
- Strong analytical skills to assess supplier performance, cost structures, and market trends.
- Able to handle manufacturing / plant processing tight deadlines and urgencies.
- High ethical standards and integrity, given the critical nature of the nuclear industry and the importance of adhering to all regulatory and safety standards.
- Preferred: A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration a related field or equivalent relevant experience
Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.
TN Americas LLC
TN Americas is a global provider of dry storage, management, and transportation for used nuclear fuel and radioactive materials.
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