Valar Atomics is scaling nuclear energy for heavy industrial power and clean hydrocarbon fuel production. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Operations
- 8+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain, including 3+ years leading a purchasing team
- Experience managing both direct and indirect spend categories
- Hands-on experience in an ERP/MRP-driven environment
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment with a strong sense of urgency. Detail-oriented, results-driven, strong communicator, and team player
More about this role
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.
- Build and lead a high-impact purchasing team, overseeing Buyers and Senior Buyers across direct and indirect spend categories.
- Drive on-time, on-quality, on-cost PO placement and delivery across the full purchasing organization.
- Develop and enforce purchasing policies, processes, controls and...
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