Procurement Specialist - Fuel Recycling

Position Description

The Procurement Specialist - Fuel Recycling is responsible for supporting the Fuel Recycling team and its rapidly evolving procurement needs. This role is fully dedicated to Fuel Recycling programs while remaining a member of the broader Procurement organization. The position reports directly to the Head of Procurement, with a strong dotted-line partnership to Fuel Recycling leadership to ensure alignment with program priorities. This is a dynamic, hands-on role requiring exceptional problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously. The successful candidate will support procurement activities across materials, equipment, services, contracts, and construction-related scopes, helping Fuel Recycling execute critical program objectives.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Execute competitive sourcing events, including RFQ/RFP development, bid leveling, commercial analysis, supplier evaluation, and supplier selection.
• Create, review, and administer purchase orders in alignment with negotiated commercial terms.
• Partner closely with Fuel Recycling engineering and project teams to understand technical requirements, schedules, risks, and supplier capabilities.
• Source materials, equipment, fabrication services, construction-related services, and other program-critical requirements.
• Support contract development, commercial negotiations, and procurement activities under the guidance of the Senior Manager of Contract Procurement.
• Assist with procurement and commercial activities associated with construction, facility, infrastructure, and capital project execution as needed.
• Identify and resolve procurement challenges in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Manage multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and schedules.
• Track supplier performance, open purchase orders, and delivery commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, supplier management practices, and cross-functional workflows.
• Contribute to the growth and maturity of Oklo's procurement organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, construction management, or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, contracts, project procurement, or related experience.
• Experience supporting complex technical, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or capital project environments.