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Job Summary:

Centrus Sourcing Specialists are responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to ensure the procurement of cost-effective and high-quality materials or components. They analyze supplier capabilities, negotiate contracts, and work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize supply chain efficiency. Sourcing Specialists play a vital role in reducing costs, mitigating risks, and ensuring that materials meet technical requirements. Their work helps streamline production processes and improve overall product quality while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead cross-functional supplier selection teams to identify, qualify, and select suppliers based on capability, cost, and quality.
• Lead RFI/RFP processes and negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, etc.
• Monitor supplier performance (OTD, cost, quality) and drive improvement initiatives, including audits/assessments, scorecards, and ongoing supplier performance reviews and reporting.
• Develop and drive a beneficial partnership model with suppliers based on continual improvement methodologies that optimize cost, quality, and service performance, while strengthening supplier relationships to ensure world-class quality and service.
• Collaborate closely with Centrus Manufacturing Engineers and Supplier Quality Engineers to review and approve supplier documentation such as engineering drawings, design specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ) and Control Plans, Work Instructions, and other means that ensure product and services are produced and delivered to Centrus design intent.
• Actively contribute to ongoing supply chain risk assessment, assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies, and lead mitigation activities.
• Support the Centrus Supply Chain Program Manager with developing and maintaining a supply chain technology and capacity roadmap that aligns with Centrus project timelines and positions us for future growth.
• dentify and develop new suppliers as required by ongoing and future business needs.
• Write and control detailed SOPs and/or work instructions for core Sourcing Management requirements and ensure that process training and compliance are effectively achieved.
• Travel frequently in support of job function (primarily supplier visits for multiple days at a time).
• Other duties and responsibilities as required in support of Centrus business objectives.

We'd Love to Hear from Candidates With:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of sourcing or procurement experience in manufacturing environments.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain / maintain an active level Q security clearance.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience assessing and refining contract terms and conditions.
• Strong technical-operational experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of effective analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Oracle).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge and track record of project management success including leadership, teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and innovation while effectively communicating across various levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, results oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.

A Stronger Candidate will Bring:

• Cost modeling
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specification
• Knowledge of NRC/DOE regulations
• CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certified

Required Personal Attributes:

• Must consistently exemplify strong moral integrity, values, and commitment consistent with the vision, mission, and values of Centrus.
• Must always represent the interests of Centrus in a respectful and professional manner.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employe, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer