Strategic Sourcing Manager

Description

• Purchase Order Management: Oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle, from requisition review and PO placement to tracking, expediting, and closure, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Cost Analysis & Optimization: Analyze market trends, supplier quotations, and total cost of ownership to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks, including supplier financial health, capacity constraints, and geopolitical factors.
• Comprehensive supplier performance reports focusing on commercial and delivery metrics.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key procurement metrics, such as on-time delivery, cost savings, purchase price variance, and supplier responsiveness. Collaborate with SDEs on holistic supplier performance scorecards.
• Managed portfolio of purchase orders ensuring on-time delivery aligned with project schedules.
• Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiation ns for pricing, payment terms, lead times, and other key contract terms to achieve optimal value for Radiant.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with key suppliers, acting as a primary point of contact for contractual and commercial matters.
• Streamlined procurement processes supporting Radiant's operational needs.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement policies, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Contract Management: Develop, review, and manage supplier agreements, including Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Purchase Order terms and conditions.
• Successfully negotiated contracts and favorable terms with critical suppliers.
• Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, capacity, and strategic fit, in collaboration with SDE and Engineering teams.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with SDEs to integrate technical and quality requirements into the sourcing and procurement process. Liaise with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to understand needs, resolve supply issues, and support program timelines.

Requirements

• 3–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably within manufacturing or technology sectors.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.
• Demonstrated cost savings and avoidance through effective negotiation and sourcing strategies.
• Understanding of supply chain dynamics within the energy or nuclear sector.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and their implications for procurement.
• Experience in the nuclear energy industry or working with nuclear codes, standards, and regulations.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes (e.g., RFQ/RFP, PO management, supplier evaluation).
• Familiarity with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME BPVC Section III & VIII.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to supplier locations (up to 30%).
• Experience conducting supplier audits, product and process inspections, and investigations.
• Proven track record of successful negotiation and contract management.
• Strong collaborative relationships established internally (SDE, Eng, QA, Operations) and externally (suppliers).

Benefits

• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee + 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) + 50% for dependents.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan + 50% for dependents.
• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance