Procurement Specialist-Nuclear

The nuclear energy sector demands procurement professionals who understand that getting the right part to the right place on time isn’t just good business – it keeps the lights on for millions of people. If you have a background in power generation procurement and thrive navigating complex vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and supply chain systems, this role was built for you.

What This Role Offers:
Location: Catawba, SC
Full-Time | Remote (must reside within 60 miles of Catawba, SC) | Contract: 24 months, high likelihood of extension based on performance/job needs
Schedule: M-Th, 10 hrs/day, 40 hrs/week
Salary Range: $40-$50/hr
Benefits: Healthcare – Medical, Dental, Vision, etc. | PTO | Some Paid Holidays | Unmatched 401k

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for materials and services supporting nuclear power plant operations, including purchase order issuance, tracking, and expediting
• Conduct competitive bidding and bid evaluations using Power Advocate and other procurement platforms with limited management direction
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and cost savings with suppliers; resolve exceptions on terms and conditions in coordination with legal and stakeholders
• Serve as the primary liaison between external suppliers and the business unit, building and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure compliance with agreements
• Resolve invoice mismatches and address pricing, quantity, inventory, material transfer, and logistics issues
• Provide guidance to the business unit on procurement processes, sourcing options, and materials management strategies including cost control and inventory reduction
• Analyze and evaluate supplier performance; produce daily, monthly, and quarterly reports
• Support planned and forced outages with timely procurement and materials readiness
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and internal business standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of procurement or supply chain experience, OR Associate’s degree + 4 years, OR High School Diploma/GED + 6 years
• Experience in nuclear or power generation procurement strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Maximo/Emax and/or PASSPORT/CAS procurement systems
• Demonstrated experience with competitive bidding, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation
• Strong working knowledge of purchase order processes, expediting, and supplier management
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex procurement tasks with general direction from management
• Must reside within 60 miles of Catawba Nuclear Station for occasional onsite requirements
• Valid driver’s license required

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.