Senior Sourcing Specialist

Oklo·Santa Clara, CA or Remote·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead sourcing and purchasing execution for Oklo's advanced fission reactor modules and high-value hardware assemblies. This role owns competitive sourcing strategy for technically intensive nuclear components and serves as a key commercial interface with strategic suppliers, reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities

—Lead end-to-end execution of sourcing activities for complex nuclear assemblies and critical reactor components
—Develop and manage RFP packages, conduct detailed bid analysis, and drive supplier selection decisions
—Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
—Issue and manage purchase orders in alignment with program milestones
—Support should-cost analysis and cost-reduction initiatives
—Identify supply risks and proactively drive mitigation plans
—Partner with Global Supply Managers and engineering teams to execute category strategies for nuclear-grade hardware
—Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and responsiveness

Qualifications

—Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field
—5+ years of sourcing or supply chain experience in a hardware manufacturing environment
—Experience leading sourcing for complex, highly engineered components
—Strong commercial negotiation skills and analytical capability
—Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
—Experience operating in cross-functional product development environments
—U.S. citizenship required

Desired

—Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, or similarly regulated and high-reliability industries
—Working knowledge of nuclear ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) requirements and associated Code Stamps (N, NPT, NA) and their impact on supplier qualification and fabrication
—Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) programs
—Familiarity with supplier cost modeling and capacity planning
—Experience working in high-growth or vertically integrated hardware companies