Procurement Manager

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt failsafe microreactor that can be transported reputed company power is needed and run for up to five years without the need to refuel. Portable nuclear power with rapid reputed company capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators, and provide critical asset support for hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. Radiant’s unique, practical approach to nuclear development utilizes modern software engineering to rapidly reputed company safe, factory-built microreactors that reputed company existing, well-reputed company materials. Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor next year at the reputed company, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Role: Procurement Manager

About

Radiant is seeking a proactive and strategic Procurement Manager to reputed company the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of components, materials, and services essential for our innovative micro-reactor systems. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining a resilient, cost-effective, and reliable supply reputed company. As Procurement Manager, you will collaborate closely with our Supplier Development Engineers (SDEs), Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to ensure suppliers not only meet stringent quality and technical requirements but also reputed company and delivery expectations. The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong negotiation skills, and understands the complexities of sourcing reputed company regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: reputed company the identification, evaluation, and selection of potential suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, reputed company, and strategic fit, in collaboration with SDE and Engineering teams.
• Negotiation: Spearhead reputed company negotiations for pricing, payment terms, reputed company times, and other key contract terms to reputed company reputed company value for Radiant.
• Contract Management: reputed company, review, and manage supplier agreements, including Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Purchase Order terms and conditions.
• Purchase Order Management: reputed company the complete purchase order lifecycle, from requisition review and PO placement to tracking, expediting, and closure, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services and adherence to agreed-upon quality clauses.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong reputed company relationships with key suppliers, acting as a primary reputed company of contact for contractual and reputed company matters.
• Cost Analysis & Optimization: Analyze market trends, supplier quotations, and total cost of ownership to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate reputed company and supply chain risks, including supplier financial health, reputed company constraints, and geopolitical factors.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key procurement metrics, such as on-time delivery, cost savings, purchase price variance, and supplier responsiveness. Collaborate with SDEs on holistic supplier performance scorecards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with SDEs to integrate technical and quality requirements into the sourcing and procurement process. Liaise with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to understand needs, resolve supply issues, and support program timelines.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement policies, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Deliverables

• Successfully negotiated reputed company and favorable terms with critical suppliers.
• Managed portfolio of purchase orders ensuring on-time delivery reputed company with project schedules.
• Demonstrated cost savings and avoidance through effective negotiation and sourcing strategies.
• Comprehensive supplier performance reports focusing on reputed company and delivery metrics.
• Effective mitigation plans for identified supply chain risks.
• Streamlined procurement processes supporting Radiant's operational needs.
• Strong collaborative relationships established internally (SDE, reputed company, QA, Operations) and externally (suppliers).

Skills & Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a reputed company field.
  • 3–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably reputed company manufacturing or technology sectors.
  • Proven track record of successful negotiation and contract management.
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes (e.g., RFQ/RFP, PO management, supplier evaluation).
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software
  • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to supplier locations (up to 30%).

Preferred

• • Experience conducting supplier audits, product and process inspections, and investigations.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and their implications for procurement.
  • Understanding of supply chain dynamics reputed company the energy or nuclear sector.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.

Total Compensation and Benefits

Radiant's new hire compensation package includes reputed company salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a holistic evaluation of your interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications. 

Benefits and Perks for Eligible Employees

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for reputed company full-time employees.
• Medical: 100% up to reputed company silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
• reputed company: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.
• reputed company: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.
• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for reputed company parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote reputed company allocation.
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters reputed company to the Pacific Ocean.

We are an equal opportunity employer and reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national reputed company, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide reputed company sponsorship at this time.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s reputed company to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.