X-energy · 23 hours ago
Procurement Engineer III
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expX-energy is a company focused on energy solutions, and they are seeking a Procurement Engineer III. This role is responsible for implementing the Supply Chain Process and acting as the primary liaison with key suppliers and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets
Develop strategic supply chain plans which deliver value for the company and its customers
Develop project specific supply chain execution plans to meet the project schedule and cost goals
Prepare category plans, perform category spend and risk analysis; plan and implement negotiation strategies; design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies; plan and implement contract management for contracts within category
Conduct negotiations with suppliers relative to contract costing, schedule, Terms & Conditions (T&Cs), and technical requirements. Negotiate and establish long term strategic supplier agreements to achieve strategic objectives and generate revenue
Manage equipment and service contracts to ensure on time purchase and delivery to the project schedule
Provide direction on commercial and contracting strategy to the Engineering, Procurement, and other business units
Perform reviews of specifications, equipment datasheets, and Scopes of Work to ensure all technical and quality requirements are specified to facility accurate supplier proposals
Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) department to qualify suppliers, determine correct contract QA requirements, and identify appropriate hold and surveillance activities
Develop close working relationships with supplier and end customers
Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations. Take initiative to resolve supplier performance issues
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing project to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations
Support business development activities
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
Typically, five years of experience in an engineering or supply chain role required
Experience with developing scopes of work for services and technical and quality requirements for procurement of equipment
Experience in nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry
Basic knowledge about typical power plant components
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
X-energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2022 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
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