Senior Sourcing Specialist

Oklo•Santa Clara, CA

23h•$110,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Oklo is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead complex sourcing and purchasing execution efforts across critical reactor modules and high-value hardware assemblies. This role owns competitive sourcing strategy execution for technically intensive components and serves as a key commercial interface with strategic suppliers. This position reports to the Senior Procurement Manager and partners closely with engineering, legal and program leadership to ensure cost, quality, capacity, and schedule objectives are achieved. This position may be based in Santa Clara, CA or remote within the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field
5+ years of sourcing or supply chain experience in a hardware manufacturing environment
Experience leading sourcing for complex, highly engineered components
Strong commercial negotiation skills and analytical capability
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Experience operating in cross-functional product development environments
U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, or similarly regulated and high-reliability industries
Working knowledge of nuclear ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) requirements and associated Code Stamps (e.g., N, NPT, NA) and their impact on supplier qualification and fabrication
Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) programs
Familiarity with supplier cost modeling and capacity planning
Experience working in high-growth or vertically integrated hardware companies

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of sourcing activities for complex assemblies and critical components
Develop and manage RFP packages, conduct detailed bid analysis, and drive supplier selection decisions
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
Issue and manage purchase orders in alignment with program milestones
Support should-cost analysis and cost-reduction initiatives
Identify supply risks and proactively drive mitigation plans
Partner with Global Supply Managers and engineering teams to execute category strategies
Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and responsiveness