Indirect Procurement Manager
- Compensation
- $85.5K–$168K / yr
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–8 years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably within technology, energy, or industrial sectors.
- Proven track record of successful negotiation and management of complex service agreements and contracts.
- Strong understanding of indirect procurement processes (e.g., RFQ/RFP, category management, procure-to-pay).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software.
- Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to supplier locations (up to 20%).
Nice to have
- Experience sourcing for Facilities, MRO, IT, and Professional Services categories.
- Experience negotiating contracts with government entities, national laboratories, or universities.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and their implications for procurement.
- Understanding of supply chain dynamics within the energy or nuclear sector.
Full description
About Radiant
Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based company building the world's only mass-produced, transportable nuclear microreactors. The U.S. grid is under growing strain, with power demand accelerating, driving higher utility costs, rising carbon emissions, and interconnection backlogs. Radiant has a solution, transportable, on-site power. Our first reactor, Kaleidos, is 1 megawatt: small enough to be factory-built, transported by land, sea, or air, and deployed wherever power is needed. 1 MW can power 1000 homes for five years. Ship it back and we refuel for a 20 year operating life. We made energy a product that can be used for critical infrastructure like military bases, data centers, hospitals, and remote sites, as well as the commercial main street businesses that keep America running. Founded in 2020, Radiant is under contract to deliver power to the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and has signed pre-order agreements with Equinix, with deployments beginning in 2028.
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About the Role
Radiant is seeking a proactive and strategic Indirect Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and management of all goods and services for the indirect categories. This role is crucial in building and maintaining a resilient, cost-effective, and reliable supply base. You will be responsible for a wide range of categories, including Facilities, IT, Professional Services, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), consumables, and complex R&D collaborations. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Production members to ensure our partners and suppliers meet Radiant’s stringent technical, quality, and commercial requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses expert negotiation skills, and understands the complexities of sourcing specialized services within regulated industries.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key indirect categories. This includes IT (hardware, software, SaaS), Professional Services (consulting, legal, engineering), MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), consumables, and R&D collaborations. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on total cost of ownership, quality, reliability, and strategic fit.
- Complex Negotiations: Lead high-stakes commercial negotiations for a variety of agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and licensing agreements. Additional focus includes negotiating favorable commercial and intellectual property terms with specialized external service providers, including national laboratories (e.g., Idaho National Laboratory), university research labs, and other advanced technical services.