Procurement Specialist – Fuel Recycling

Oklo Inc

Procurement Specialist managing sourcing and procurement activities for fuel recycling programs. Supporting complex procurement tasks while ensuring alignment with program priorities and project teams.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute competitive sourcing events, including RFQ/RFP development, bid leveling, commercial analysis, supplier evaluation, and supplier selection.
Create, review, and administer purchase orders in alignment with negotiated commercial terms.
Partner closely with Fuel Recycling engineering and project teams to understand technical requirements, schedules, risks, and supplier capabilities.
Source materials, equipment, fabrication services, construction-related services, and other program-critical requirements
Support contract development, commercial negotiations, and procurement activities under the guidance of the Senior Manager of Contract Procurement.
Assist with procurement and commercial activities associated with construction, facility, infrastructure, and capital project execution as needed.
Identify and resolve procurement challenges in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Manage multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and schedules.
Track supplier performance, open purchase orders, and delivery commitments.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, supplier management practices, and cross-functional workflows.
Contribute to the growth and maturity of Oklo's procurement organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, construction management, or related field.
3+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, contracts, project procurement, or related experience.
Experience supporting complex technical, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or capital project environments.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-moving environment.
U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible time off
equity
bonuses
competitive pay
401(k)
health insurance (with employer contribution)
HSA
FSA
flexible work hours
wellness credits

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Hard Skills & Tools

RFQ DevelopmentRFP DevelopmentBid LevelingCommercial AnalysisPurchase Order AdministrationSupplier Performance TrackingConstruction ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Requirements AnalysisContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCollaborationAdaptability