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Strategic Sourcing, Director

Valar Atomics
CompanyValar Atomics
CategoryProcurement
LocationTorrance
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted30 Jul 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
About Valar Atomics At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. The Team   As part of the  Manufacturing organization, Supply Chain secures the materials, equipment, and supplier partnerships required to support manufacturing and business operations. The team builds resilient supply chains while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery performance.   The Role   Build and lead a lean, high-impact sourcing team, setting supplier strategy across the supply chain.    Drive Total Cost of Ownership reduction and optimum value creation through market analysis, should-cost modeling, RFx processes, and negotiations.    Develop and enforce strategic partnerships and suppliers agreements that protect functional relationships and ensure compliance.    Partners cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to improve policies and processes for efficiency and scalability.   Key Responsibilities   Own cross-functional supplier selection and lead negotiations for critical components and services.   Design and drive sourcing policies and procedures that maximize efficiency and scalability.   Implement and deploy cost modeling to identify and prioritize high-impact sourcing opportunities.   Present sourcing strategy and results to executive leadership.   Build and maintain deep partnerships with best-in-class suppliers.   Track industry and market trends, integrating new data into sourcing strategy.   Proactively identify, monitor and mitigate supply base risks.   Basic Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, Operations or related field.   15+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Supply chain Management   5 years in People Leadership roles, managing Sourcing | Procurement teams   Proven track record negotiating large, complex, high value contracts in safety critical industries.   Experience across multiple commodities categories (Raw material, Direct Materials, Indirect, Services)   Experience operating in fast growth and highly regulated environment.   Experience building or scaling a Strategic Sourcing team function from the ground up.   Preferred Skills and Experience     MBA or Master's degree in Supply chain, Operations or related field.    Nuclear industry experience   Strong negotiation and business acumen (Contract, pricing structures, Total Cost of Ownership, should cost modeling)   Strong cross-functional leadership   Start-up | Fast growth company experience a plus.   CPIM, CPSM certification a plus.   What We Offer    Competitive base salary  Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company  Comprehensive medical benefits  Unlimited PTO Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite  Generous PPE stipend High-impact startup environment with significant ownership an