Senior Director of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Santa Clara)

Senior Director of Procurement & Supply Chain Management Santa Clara, CA or Remote We are searching for a Senior Director of Procurement and Supply Chain Management to join our team. The Senior Director of Procurement and Supply Chain Management will report to the Chief Operating Officer with a strong dotted line to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Product Officer. This assignment will play a key role in Oklos advanced nuclear business. This role will require a strong mix of deep procurement and supply chain management expertise, an ability to network and engage with current and future vendors, with the ability to develop and execute supply chain management strategies. The successful candidate will develop and help execute an overall supply chain management strategy and plan including commercial targets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the procurement function across the organization ensuring that all purchasing activities are conducted in a safe, cost-effective, timely and compliant manner. Prior experience in a similar senior role in asset intensive industry is required, ideally in the power or energy sectors or a related field. The ability to stay organized, manage deadlines and work across departments will be key success factors. Having a well-established network and track record is expected for the successful candidate coming into this role. This will be a highly visible position that interacts regularly with executive management and leaders across various Oklo departments to align procurement strategies with the overall business objectives, driving both efficiency, compliance, and innovation across the organization. They will also need to be adept at risk management, ensuring that the organization is protected from supply chain disruptions and other procurement related risks. The procurement of fuel for Oklos powerhouses is outside the scope of this position. Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organizationalgoals Oversee the procurement process to ensure cost effectiveness, compliance, and efficiency Manage relationships with key suppliers and negotiate contracts in closecoordination with the Oklo staff member who requisitioned those goods andservices Monitor market trends and adjust procurement strategies accordingly Experienced with different procurement contracting types and strategies Working with the engineering organization in the development ofspecifications for equipment, products, and other materials Resolving vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers Develop and manage the procurement budget Assess and implement best practices in procurement and supply chainmanagement Assess and support the implementation of tools to enable this process Develop and track performance metrics to assess performance of theprocurement function and report on those findings to executive management Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain Drive continuous improvement in the procurement function Ensure timely delivery of all goods and services and aligned to agreedcontractual terms and conditions Develop and maintain procurement processes and procedures Work with IT to ensure proper maintenance of vendor master and materialmaster data Manage procurement related projects and initiatives Hire and develop a team of procurement professionals Ensure ethical procurement practices are followed Develop and implement supplier diversity programs Work closely with the Treasurer and CFO on any capital market transactions(bonds/equity) Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, andinstructions Conform with all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment Perform other duties and special projects as assigned We are looking for a Senior Director of Procurement and Supply Chain Management that is: Asset Intensive Industry: Experience in sectors that design, develop and deploy operating assets in the energy or a related sector Organization: the individual monitors a wide range of activities and ensurescompletion of milestones and deadlines on time and on quality Quality management: the individual looks for ways to improve and promotequality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness High Energy: ability to work on multiple projects under tight time frames witha positive attitude Planning/organizing: the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, usestime efficiently and develops realistic action plans with ability to multi-task Project Management: skills and experience Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems Able to communicate technical content and results verbally and in writtenform If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely wont enjoy working with us! Creative : Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day. This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field Superior procurement and supply chain capabilities Strong knowledge of procurement tools and software Bonus Qualifications: Willingness to relocate Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits. establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Interested in building your career at Oklo?