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Oklo Inc · 1 month ago

Technical Sourcing Lead

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid 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. They are seeking a Technical Sourcing Lead to manage procurement and vendor relationships for specialized materials and fabrication, ensuring efficient sourcing decisions that support prototyping and development activities.

Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Supplier & Vendor Management

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

Procurement Execution

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

Costing, Budget, and Systems

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

Strategic Development

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 ManagementProcurementSourcingEngineering DegreeNuclear Industry ExperienceMedical Device SalesAerospace ExperienceSales EngineeringSix Sigma CertificationAPICS CSCPCommunicatorTeam PlayerCreative Problem SolvingDetail-oriented

Required

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