Specialist II, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description X-energy LLC is hiring a Supply Chain Specialist to support its Procurement team. This role implements the Supply Chain Process and acts as primary liaison with key suppliers and company stakeholders.

• For complex, high-risk categories, establish major material and service agreements and support special projects as well as complex sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in periodic ‘special project’ initiatives.
• Responsible for ensuring on time category procurements (including tactical).
• Take initiative to resolve supplier performance issues and emergent issues.
• Maintain and own the position of primary contact for the resolution of systemic/recurring supplier/customer issues.
• Develop close working relationships with supplier (executive and working level) and end customers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations.
• Manage and/or support supplier alliance process and own/manage all supplier relationships. Lead and/or support all supplier relationship development programs and supplier alliance periodic meetings.
• Prepare category plans, perform category spend and risk analysis; plan and implement negotiation strategies; design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies; plan and implement contract management for contracts within category.
• Provide direction to contract administrators, procurement and sourcing specialists and other supply personnel, as appropriate, within and across spend categories.
• Identify and implement sourcing and category management best practices.
• Identify and manage category risks; and align category profiles with business needs, company direction, and goals.
• Support Emergency Response activities as assigned.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Support team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, under guided supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, or business.
• Typically, three years of experience in a supply chain role required.
• Experience in material planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrated supply chain management, contract management, project management, and change management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of category and supply management concepts.
• Demonstrated data analysis capability.
• Availability for travel as required across company sites, supplier locations as business needs dictate.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills. Ability to hold suppliers accountable for performance.

530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

4 days in office

Up to 10% as needed

8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

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. A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is: $63,675- $106,125

Full time - Exempt

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.

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