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Radiant is building the world's first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company's flagship product, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor designed for rapid deployment to hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. Founded in 2020, Radiant is preparing to test its first reactor at Idaho National Laboratory with initial customer deliveries expected in 2028.
The Indirect Procurement Associate will support sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services including Facilities, IT, Professional Services, MRO (maintenance, repair, operations), consumables, and R&D collaborations. This is a hands-on role designed to build skills in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support sourcing efforts for indirect categories by gathering technical requirements and evaluating supplier capability against engineering needs
- Assist with drafting and reviewing SOWs, NDAs, and PO terms; help prepare negotiation positions for MSAs and licensing agreements under senior staff guidance
- Manage facilities and MRO procurement tasks, coordinating with vendors on maintenance, repairs, equipment, and lab build-out needs
- Track purchase orders through the procure-to-pay cycle, flagging delays or technical mismatches early
- Serve as day-to-day point of contact for select, lower-complexity suppliers, escalating high-stakes commercial matters to senior procurement staff
- Contribute technical judgment to cost and quality trade-off discussions
- Identify supply chain risks from an engineering/technical perspective (e.g., part obsolescence, service quality issues)
- Support process documentation and improvement efforts
You will work alongside Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Production teams, paired with senior procurement staff to develop commercial and negotiation skills. The role requires 100% onsite work at El Segundo headquarters with occasional travel to supplier locations (up to 20%). Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering field strongly preferred; Supply Chain or similar degrees considered
- 1–3 years of relevant experience; prior procurement/sourcing experience is a plus but not required
- Strong technical/mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in the commercial side of engineering (supplier selection, cost trade-offs, contracts)
- Good analytical and organizational skills; comfortable learning negotiation and contract fundamentals on the job
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software (or willing to learn quickly)
- Occasional travel to supplier locations (up to 20%)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exposure to Facilities, MRO, IT, or Professional Services sourcing
- Coursework or interest in quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100)
- Interest in the energy/nuclear sector
