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Oklo Inc · 2 days ago

Technical Sourcing Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. The Technical Sourcing Lead will support the mechanical prototyping team by managing procurement and vendor relationships, ensuring rapid and cost-effective sourcing decisions that accelerate prototyping and development activities.

Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and fabrication partners

Qualify new vendors and assess technical capabilities through review of equipment lists, processes, and sample work

Negotiate favorable terms for quality, delivery, and cost across materials, fabrication, and machining services

Serve as primary contact for supplier communication, coordination, and issue resolution

Work directly with engineers and technicians to source materials, custom parts, and assemblies for prototypes

Interpret and verify engineering drawings and specifications to ensure correct sourcing and manufacturing outcomes

Create and process purchase orders, ensuring rapid and accurate execution

Track order status, coordinate shipping and receiving, and maintain transparency with project stakeholders

Prepare cost estimates and comparative sourcing analyses to inform design and build decisions

Support development of streamlined procurement workflows and tools for the prototyping team

Monitor and report material inventory, ensuring adequate stock and traceability

Resolve invoice discrepancies and collaborate with finance for timely vendor payments

Expand and strengthen the supplier network to extend prototyping and fabrication capabilities beyond internal capacity

Contribute to developing a scalable procurement framework that aligns with broader company purchasing processes while maintaining agility for R&D

Continuously optimize sourcing strategies for cost-effectiveness, lead time, and quality

Qualification

Supplier ManagementProcurement ExecutionCostingBudgetingSourcing ExperienceEngineering DegreeNuclear Industry ExperienceSix Sigma CertificationCommunicationDetail-orientedCreative Problem Solving

Required

Experience level: Experienced (3-7yr)

Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or technical discipline

Experience in sourcing

3-5 years of experience in any of the following: Supply chain management, Procurement, Sourcing experience, Nuclear industry experience, Medical device sales, Aerospace experience, Sales engineering

Preferred

Previous startup experience

Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt)

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Benefits

Flexible time off

Equity

Competitive pay

401k

Health insurance

FSA

Flexible work hours

Other benefits

Company

Oklo Inc

Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.

Founded in 2013

Santa Clara, California, USA

51-200 employees