Buyer (Nuclear Energy)

Location: Must be based in the United States and willing to work on-site in Austin, TX. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Company

hirify.global Atomics develops factory-fabricated microreactors to provide affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power, starting with the 10 MWe hirify.global-1 reactor.

What you will do

• Own the full purchase-order lifecycle, from purchase request through receipt by the supplier.
• Analyze quotes, negotiate commercial terms, create purchase orders, and communicate them to suppliers.
• Coordinate shipments and logistics, including required documentation for receiving.
• Manage supplier portfolios, resolve order discrepancies, monitor commitments, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain supplier, order, lead-time, receipt-date, and commercial data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Program Management while developing scalable procurement processes and meeting nuclear quality requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or hardware development.
• Experience collaborating with technical teams to understand purchasing requirements.
• Proven ability to manage open orders, resolve issues, and drive on-time supplier delivery.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
• Strong organization, communication, supplier relationship management, and data-accuracy skills.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. Person status is required under 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice to have

• Experience in a startup or early-stage hardware company.
• Exposure to nuclear, energy, or highly regulated industries.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification, or progress toward certification.
• Experience with contract management and supplier agreement execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and intellectually challenging work.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Corporate gym membership.