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Aalo Atomics is pioneering factory-fabricated microreactors to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. The company is based in Austin, TX and is rapidly growing as it works to deploy the world's first fleet of advanced microreactors.
As a Buyer, you will be a key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for managing procurement of components, equipment, and services critical to the reactor development program. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Program Management to convert purchasing requests into purchase orders and serve as the main point of contact with suppliers for all purchase order-related issues.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own the full purchase order lifecycle from purchase request through receipt
- Issue purchase requests, analyze quotes, negotiate terms, and convert POs
- Coordinate logistics with Aalo logistics partners and suppliers
- Ensure shipments arrive with necessary paperwork for frictionless receipt
- Serve as primary day-to-day contact for a portfolio of suppliers, managing open orders, resolving discrepancies, and driving continuous improvement
- Monitor supplier performance against commitments and implement corrective action plans
- Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, including supplier onboarding and tracking lead times and commercial terms
- Collaborate with Finance and Accounts Payable on timely supplier payments and invoice resolution
- Contribute to development of Supply Chain processes, templates, and tools as the team scales
- Follow established procurement procedures to satisfy technical specifications and nuclear quality requirements
You should be highly organized, comfortable in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities, and skilled at building strong relationships internally and externally.
