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 Role We're looking for an experienced Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to manage the procurement and supply chain operations that power Valar's reactor construction and fuel fabrication programs.

You'll serve as a key partner across engineering, operations, and project teams, ensuring suppliers, contracts, and material deliveries are aligned with aggressive project milestones. The right person combines deep procurement expertise with strong commercial judgment, is comfortable owning complex sourcing initiatives from strategy through execution, and is energized by building efficient supply chain processes that enable a fast-growing company to execute with speed and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Own the procurement of process and power plant equipment, specialized nuclear components, and construction materials supporting the Ward250 reactor program and fuel laboratory, from purchase order through delivery. Process purchase orders and requisitions, and maintain procurement databases and tracking systems so order and delivery status is always clear. Track and expedite critical and long-lead equipment deliveries, anticipating risks and resolving delivery issues before they affect the construction schedule.

Communicate with vendors and suppliers to monitor production schedules, hold them to delivery commitments, and resolve issues independently. Support sourcing and supplier selection, including bid evaluations and vendor qualification, in partnership with Procurement Engineering. Coordinate shipping, logistics, and delivery scheduling with project teams and construction managers, including international freight, customs, and Incoterms.

Escalate supply chain risks, delays, and larger sourcing or contract decisions to procurement leadership with clear options and recommendations.

Requirements

and applicable trade, import, and export regulations.

, delivery forecasts, and receiving schedules. You Will Be Successful in This Role If You can own your procurement work end-to-end and operate independently without needing day-to-day direction. You stay ahead of long-lead items and delivery risks, and you act before a slip becomes a schedule problem.

You communicate well with suppliers and hold them to their commitments while keeping relationships strong. You are comfortable working with engineers, project managers, QA, and construction teams, and you can speak their language. You keep accurate records and use data to track orders, suppliers, and deliveries.

You know when to make the call yourself and when to escalate to leadership. You stay organized under pressure and adapt quickly in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment. You are excited to grow your scope and help build the supply chain that supports large-scale nuclear infrastructure.

Qualifications

, and quality certifications in coordination with the QA team. Maintain procurement records, supplier performance data, and delivery metrics, and flag opportunities to improve the process.

Bachelor's or associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.