Oklo

Contracts & Procurement Specialist

Santa Clara, CA or Remote

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$140kDetected 20 days ago

NegotiationSAPSupply ChainProcurementERPContract ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

Position Description The Contracts & Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting commercial contracting and procurement execution across Oklo's engineering, manufacturing, construction, operations, and corporate functions.
This position reports to the Senior Procurement Manager and may be based in Santa Clara, CA or remotely within the United States.

Support commercial negotiations related to pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, liability provisions, insurance requirements, and risk allocation
Maintain contract records, amendments, renewals, deliverables, and closeout documentation
Support development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, and workflows
Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Operations, Quality, and Finance teams to support project execution
Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality
We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Legal Studies, or a related field
5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, commercial management, supply chain operations, or related disciplines
Experience drafting, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements and purchase orders
Experience supporting sourcing and procurement activities across multiple categories of spend
You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

Experience supporting engineering services, manufacturing, construction, EPC, or industrial projects
Experience in nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or other highly regulated industries
Experience with procurement, contract lifecycle management, or ERP systems such as Coupa, Ironclad, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar platforms
Experience supporting supplier management and supplier performance initiatives
Knowledge of commercial risk assessment and contract negotiation strategies
Experience supporting rapidly growing organizations or large-scale project execution
Familiarity with quality assurance requirements, safety-related procurement, or NQA-1 environments
Passionate about clean energy

Salary: $100,000-140,000
Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, bonuses, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance (with employer contribution), HSA, FSA, flexible work hours, wellness credits, and other benefits.
This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws.
Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible.
Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.
About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy.

It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.

This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality.
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We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the

Ensure procurement and contracting activities comply with internal procedures, quality requirements, export control regulations, and contractual obligations

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