[Hiring] Supply Chain Manager @TerraPower LLC.

Role Description

The Manager, Equipment Supply is responsible for leading the planning, sourcing, and delivery of engineered equipment in support of major capital projects. This role owns the end-to-end equipment supply strategy and execution, from market engagement and supplier selection through contract management, fabrication follow-up, logistics, and delivery to site. The Manager leads a small team of supply professionals and works closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, and Construction to ensure equipment is delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning
  • Develop and maintain the equipment supply strategy for assigned projects or programs, including make/buy, sourcing channels, and supplier footprint.
  • Build multi-year equipment category roadmaps that align with project schedules, technology needs, and corporate objectives.
  • Partner with Engineering and Project Management to define equipment demand, critical-path items, and long-lead strategy.
  • Identify and qualify strategic suppliers capable of meeting technical, quality, schedule, and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of equipment buyers / supply specialists.
  • Allocate workload and priorities across projects to match resource capacity to project needs.
  • Establish standard work, templates, and best practices for equipment supply management.
  • Foster a culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Sourcing & Negotiation
  • Oversee RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) processes for major equipment packages, including bid strategy and supplier selection.
  • Direct commercial negotiations (price, terms, LDs, warranties, IP, performance guarantees, schedule, etc.), escalating and aligning with Legal and Risk when required.
  • Approve sourcing recommendations, commercial evaluations, and award decisions within delegated authority.
• Supplier & Contract Management
  • Act as senior commercial contact for key equipment suppliers and OEMs.
  • Ensure robust supplier kickoff, clear scope definition, and alignment on technical specs, documentation, and quality plans.
  • Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, and schedule; lead recovery plans for at-risk suppliers or packages.
  • Oversee contract change management, claims, and dispute resolution to minimize impact to cost and schedule.
• Execution, Logistics & Interface
  • Coordinate with Project Controls and Construction to align delivery dates with project milestones and site readiness.
  • Oversee expediting, logistics planning, and delivery sequencing for critical equipment.
  • Support resolution of equipment nonconformances, field issues, and warranty claims in partnership with Quality and Engineering.
  • Provide timely, transparent status reporting and risk visibility to program leadership and key stakeholders.
• Risk, Compliance & Governance
  • Identify and mitigate supply risks (single-source, geopolitics, capacity, regulatory changes).
  • Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, QA/QA programs (e.g., NQA-1 if applicable), export controls, and ethical standards.
  • Maintain robust documentation, audit trails, and records for all major equipment procurements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment supply processes, tools, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CSCP) are a plus.
• Typically, 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, project management or procurement.
• Significant experience managing engineered equipment or capital equipment packages for large projects (e.g., energy, industrial, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace).
• At least 3+ years in a people-leadership or team-lead role.
• Demonstrated success managing high-value, complex supplier relationships and contracts.
• Strong understanding of engineered equipment, fabrication processes, and technical documentation.
• Advanced commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Solid project management skills, including schedule integration and risk management.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems and strong analytical/Excel skills.
• Comfortable operating in highly regulated, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments.

Requirements

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day.
• Travel required: 0-10%.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirmation Benefits
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule: 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

Company Description

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field.