Supply Chain Manager at Radiant in El Segundo, CA

Job description

About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. Rising energy demand is straining the U.S. grid and driving up utility costs, emissions, and interconnection backlogs. Radiant decentralizes energy, producing power close to where it’s used. Its first reactor, Kaleidos, is a factory-built, 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported by land, sea, or air and runs up to 5 years without refueling. Deployed locally without a decade-long build or permitting fight, Kaleidos provides independent power for critical infrastructure like military bases, data centers, hospitals, and remote sites. Founded in 2020, Radiant is under contract to deliver power to the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and has pre-order agreements with Equinix, with deployments beginning in 2028. About the Role Radiant is seeking a proactive and strategic Supply Chain Manager to manage the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of components, materials, and services necessary for our innovative micro-reactor systems. This role is crucial in building and maintaining a resilient, cost-effective, and reliable supply base. You will work closely alongside our Supplier Development Engineers (SDEs), Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to ensure suppliers meet not only stringent quality and technical requirements but also commercial and delivery expectations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong negotiation skills, and understands the complexities of sourcing within regulated industries. Responsibilities & Duties: • Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, capacity, and strategic fit, in collaboration with SDE and Engineering teams. • Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiation ns for pricing, payment terms, lead times, and other key contract terms to achieve optimal value for Radiant. • Contract Management: Develop, review, and manage supplier agreements, including Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Purchase Order terms and conditions. • Purchase Order Management: Oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle, from requisition review and PO placement to tracking, expediting, and closure, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. • Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with key suppliers, acting as a primary point of contact for contractual and commercial matters. • Cost Analysis & Optimization: Analyze market trends, supplier quotations, and total cost of ownership to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive cost reduction initiatives. • Risk Management: Assess and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks, including supplier financial health, capacity constraints, and geopolitical factors. • Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key procurement metrics, such as on-time delivery, cost savings, purchase price variance, and supplier responsiveness. Collaborate with SDEs on holistic supplier performance scorecards. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with SDEs to integrate technical and quality requirements into the sourcing and procurement process. Liaise with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to understand needs, resolve supply issues, and support program timelines. • Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement policies, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance. Deliverables: • Successfully negotiated contracts and favorable terms with critical suppliers. • Managed portfolio of purchase orders ensuring on-time delivery aligned with project schedules. • Demonstrated cost savings and avoidance through effective negotiation and sourcing strategies. • Comprehensive supplier performance reports focusing on commercial and delivery metrics. • Effective mitigation plans for identified supply chai