Senior Procurement Administrator

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

This role is responsible for procurement of goods and services that will support X-energy's business effort. They will manage the entire life cycle of direct and indirect purchases. This includes working with customers and suppliers, identifying sources to meet X-energy's specific needs, negotiating terms and conditions, and purchase agreement administration.

 

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue request for proposals for purchases of goods and services, and conduct vendor selection in compliance with federal, customer, and company policies and procedures.
• Respond to purchase requisitions with identification of multiple vendors, and vendor selection analysis.
• Identify distinct requirements, provisions, and terms and conditions for vendor agreements.
• Generate and disseminate information to stakeholders throughout the company regarding purchasing status, compliance, modifications, negotiations, vendor availability, and vendor selection analysis.
• Review and track vendor performance and invoices for accuracy and facilitate the approval process.
• Resolve issues with customers and vendors.
• Generate and negotiate change orders and modifications as needed.
• Maintain approved vendor list through verification that they are not listed on the Excluded Parties List (EPL) or the Denied Parties List.
• Support company proposal efforts as necessary.
• Maintain procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain all documents, reviews, and awards in an organized, detailed, and centralized filing system, and ensure all procurement files are compliant.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field. (​Years of relevant experience may be in lieu of a bachelor’s degree).
• Typically, ten years of experience in procurement/contracts administration is required.
• Experience conducting complex negotiations.
• Advanced experience with federal purchasing procedures, and/or knowledge of commercial procurements.
• Extensive understanding of federal government regulatory guidelines, as appropriate
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, for direct and indirect purchases for all sizes, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.
• Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team.
• Extensive experience reviewing and evaluating terms and conditions, preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Location: Rockville, MD
Work Site Expectations: Onsite

Travel Expectations:  0-5% as needed
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri 

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.).  Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them.  Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not