Procurement Administrator IV

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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. The Administrator IV, Procurement is responsible for independently leading and executing complex procurement activities across materials, services, and hybrid contracts. This role owns the full procurement lifecycle for assigned categories and high-value contracts, from sourcing strategy through contract execution and supplier management. The Administrator IV ensures compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while driving cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery, and serves as a subject-matter expert and technical resource to the broader procurement team. Job Profile Tasks/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. 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. Perform other duties as assigned by manager. Job Profile Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in any field. Relevant years of experience may be accepted 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. Desired Qualification: Experience working in the energy sector. Location: 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland Work Site Expectations: 4 days a week in office, 1 day remote Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, 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 be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is: $119,250 - $139,500 Position Job Classification Full time - Exempt Benefits X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work. Right To Work Link: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Link: E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs. Watch our Anthem here An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. It is an applicant’s or employee’s responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification of the need for an accommodation. Any applicant or employee who wishes to seek an accommodation under this policy should contact the Human Resources Department via email at [email protected]. Whether a requested accommodation would create an undue hardship will be determined based on the facts of each particular case.