Nuclear Fuel Procurement Specialist

5 days ago


Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States Talen Energy Full time
Job Summary

The Nuclear Fuel Buyer performs activities necessary to procure uranium, conversion, enrichment, fabrication, and control blades for Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES).

Responsibilities include strategic planning, bid preparation, and evaluation, contract preparation and negotiations, contract finalization and execution. Provides documentation of key procurement decisions. Manages the day-to-day administration of all fuel-related contracts necessary to supply reload fuel and control blades for Susquehanna.

This position will be considered for the corporate office located in Allentown, PA or at the station located in Berwick, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear fuel cycle related procurement and provides guidance to others in the procurement of nuclear fuel cycle components, analyses, and computer codes.

• Maintains awareness of global market and geopolitical conditions with regard to procurement of uranium, conversion services, enrichment services, and fabrication services.

• Activities include strategic planning; bid preparation, solicitation and evaluation; contract preparation, negotiations, finalization, and execution; documentation of key procurement decisions and related activities; cost analyses, fuel inventory, and maintenance of records for fuel procurement activities.

• Administers 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.

• Represents Susquehanna in fuel-related industry organizations and participates in source verifications and engineering surveillances at manufacturer's facilities, as part of the nuclear fuel vendor oversight program.

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 owns and operates approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States.

We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States primarily in PJM and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana.

We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

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