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Strategic Sourcing Manager

Radiant · El Segundo, CA · On-site

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About Radiant

Radiant builds Kaleidos, a portable, factory-built nuclear microreactor that delivers a megawatt of clean power anywhere it is needed. Backed by a16z, Felicis and USV.

About the role

Supplier Discovery : Proactively identify and research new potential suppliers and manufacturing technologies across domestic and (where permissible) international markets, including specialized, niche, or emerging process capabilities relevant to nuclear-grade hardware. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 3–8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or new product introduction, preferably within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or energy sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Strong track record of identifying and qualifying new suppliers, particularly for complex or low-volume/high-mix components
  • Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including comfort engaging directly with supplier engineering and operations teams
More about this role

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. Portable nuclear power with rapid-deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. Radiant’s unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

About the Role

Radiant is seeking a proactive and technically-minded Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the discovery, qualification, and development of new suppliers and manufacturing technologies in support of our micro-reactor program. This role is foundational to expanding Radiant's supply base into new commodities, processes, and capabilities as our...

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