# Buyer at Standard Nuclear

- Company: Standard Nuclear
- What the company does: Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.standardnuclear.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Oak Ridge, TN
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/standardnuclearinc/jobs/5428699008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/standard-nuclear-buyer/

## About the role

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing technical components, equipment, materials, and services that support Standard Nuclear’s engineering, manufacturing, and facility operations. This role works closely with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and vendors to understand requirements, identify qualified suppliers, obtain competitive quotes, and ensure purchases meet technical, schedule, quality, and commercial needs.

## What they're looking for

- Source components, equipment, materials, and services based on engineering, manufacturing, and operational requirements
- Review technical specifications, drawings, bills of materials, and purchase requests to understand sourcing needs
- Identify and evaluate suppliers capable of meeting technical, quality, schedule, and commercial requirements
- Obtain and evaluate quotes, lead times, pricing, commercial terms, and supplier capabilities
- Coordinate with engineering and quality to clarify requirements and support supplier selection decisions
- Create, issue, and manage purchase orders from placement through delivery and closeout

Tags: Supply Chain