Strategic Sourcing Manager

Description

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, capacity, and strategic fit.
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contract terms to maximize value.
• Develop, review, and manage supplier agreements including MSAs, NDAs, and purchase order terms.
• Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle from requisition review to tracking, expediting, and closure.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with key suppliers as primary point of contact.
• Analyze market trends and total cost of ownership to uncover cost‑saving opportunities.
• Assess and mitigate supply‑chain risks such as supplier financial health, capacity constraints, and geopolitical factors.
• Track and report procurement metrics (on‑time delivery, cost savings, purchase price variance) and create supplier performance scorecards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and project teams to integrate technical requirements into procurement.
• Contribute to the improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and systems for greater efficiency.

Requirements

The company seeks a proactive, strategic Procurement Professional to manage sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of components, materials, and services for its micro‑reactor systems. The role works closely with Supplier Development Engineers, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations to ensure suppliers meet stringent quality, technical, commercial, and delivery requirements. Ideal candidates thrive in fast‑paced environments, have strong negotiation skills, and understand sourcing complexities in regulated industries.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field; 3–8 years procurement experience.
• Proven negotiation and contract‑management track record; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Preferred experience in nuclear energy and familiarity with codes such as NQA‑1, 10 CFR 50, ASME BPVC.

Benefits

Radiant offers a total compensation package that includes a base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive benefits such as 100 % medical and vision premium coverage for employees, generous dental coverage, stock incentives, paid parental leave, catered meals, flexible PTO, and an attractive El Segundo headquarters near the Pacific Ocean. The position requires on‑site work in El Segundo, occasional travel up to 30 % to supplier locations, and compliance with U.S. export controls; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Comprehensive benefits: substantial equity plan, 100 % medical/vision coverage, top‑tier dental, 8‑week paid parental leave, catered lunches, flexible PTO, and on‑site El Segundo headquarters.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance