Nuclear Fuel Procurement Specialist

4 days ago


Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States Talen Energy Full time
Nuclear Fuel Buyer Job Summary

The Nuclear Fuel Buyer is responsible for procuring uranium, conversion, enrichment, fabrication, and control blades for Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES). This role involves strategic planning, bid preparation, and evaluation, contract preparation and negotiations, contract finalization and execution. The successful candidate will provide documentation of key procurement decisions and manage the day-to-day administration of all fuel-related contracts necessary to supply reload fuel and control blades for Susquehanna.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform nuclear fuel cycle related procurement and provide guidance to others in the procurement of nuclear fuel cycle components, analyses, and computer codes.
  • Maintain awareness of global market and geopolitical conditions with regard to procurement of uranium, conversion services, enrichment services, and fabrication services.
  • Administer contracts for all assigned nuclear fuel suppliers and fabrication services, acting as lead interface with associated vendors to assure a reliable and cost-effective supply of nuclear fuel.
  • Represent Susquehanna in fuel-related industry organizations and participate in source verifications and engineering surveillances at manufacturer's facilities, as part of the nuclear fuel vendor oversight program.
  • Maintain professional relationships with fuel vendors and maintain awareness of market conditions.
  • Advises Nuclear Fuels and Senior management of market opportunities and adverse conditions.
  • Prepare nuclear fuel capital budgets, financial projections, cash flow analysis, fuel amortization, and financial reports as requested.
  • Prepare and submit nuclear fuel related invoices.
  • Perform industry and government reporting.
  • Participate in the Nuclear Emergency Response Organization and plant outages, as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or business field.
  • Minimum 10 years relevant experience.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and computer skills (MS Excel).
  • Basic knowledge of business law, contract requirements, and pricing mechanisms.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Uranium, Conversion, Enrichment, and fuel fabrication market knowledge and nuclear fuel cycle experience.
  • Nuclear Engineering experience.
  • Experience evaluating, negotiating, and managing contracts.
  • Demonstrated problem-assessment and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong customer service focus with ability to build credibility with internal clients and external suppliers.
  • Flexibility to interact with international suppliers in various time zones.
  • Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, related legal issues, and pricing mechanisms.
About Talen Energy

Talen Energy is a leading power generation company with a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We own and operate approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana. We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations and have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace. Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace.



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