Senior Buyer

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. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.”

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

The Buyer performs duties including supporting Contract Administrators with post-award contract administration activities, interacting with suppliers, and working closely with the Shipping/Receiving Department.  This role contributes to enhancing the success of projects by limiting the overall risks and liability associated with, but not limited to: Supplier performance, on-time deliveries, invoice payments, and timely subcontract/PO closeouts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, management, and co-workers in a professional, and proactive manner.

Tasks

• Working closely with the Contract Administrator to prepare reports to identify subcontracts:
  • that are ready to be closed, start the closeout process, and ensure the subcontract can be closed monthly.
  • upcoming and past-due POs, track reasons for past-due lines, and update the request delivery date to reflect the supplier’s commitment every week.
  • exceeded 75% of the PO award value monthly.
• Assist the Contract Administrator on resolving invoices issues to ensure the supplier is paid on time.
• Contact suppliers to ensure Certificate of Insurance (COI) on file is active.
• Contact suppliers to status PO to ensure items will be delivered on time and contact the Contract Administrator of any delays.
• Works with the Shipping/Receiving Department to ensure all items are received incorrectly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with new supplier screening.
• Process small-dollar (P-card) procurement requisitions in support of lab activities.
• Assist with resolving invoicing deficiencies, i.e., match exceptions.
• Any other duties assigned by Procurement Director or Manager.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with successfully developing relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 7 (seven) years of prior related experience or Associate Degree with a minimum of 5 (five) years of prior related experience OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of 1 (one) year of prior related experience
• Military experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are preferred.
• Experience working in a U. S. Government (DOE or DOD) environment preferred.
• Understanding of warehouse, shipping/receiving, and/or material handling.
• Nuclear or related experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a team environment at a fast pace.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• 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%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range: $102,804 - $ 154,206

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/