Specialist V, Supply Chain

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X-energy LLC is hiring multiple experienced Supply Chain Specialists to support its team in Rockville, MD. This role implements the Supply Chain Process and acts as primary liaison with key suppliers and company stakeholders.

Job Tasks/Responsibilities

• Establish major material and service agreements and support special projects as well as complex sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in periodic ‘special project’ initiatives.
• Ensure on time category procurements (including tactical).
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and extensive 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.
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members.
• Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the department/division.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, or business.
• Typically, fifteen 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.

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Site Expectations: 4 days in office

Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed

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

Compensation

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is: $112,950- $188,250

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.

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