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SalaryWhat You’ve Accomplished
You have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline strongly preferred; comparable experience in lieu of degree may also be considered. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in a closely related role for at least 5years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.
Who You Are
Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/
You may have also acquired the following skills:
- Demonstrated skill in purchasing/negotiation
- Experience in demanding industrial/project environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of business objectives, strategies, purchasing policies, procedures and guidelines
- Experience dealing with big projects, contracts management and negotiations.
- Ability to work well with all levels of staff, management, vendors and customers
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Gathers and reports metrics to assess effectiveness of procurement operations
Your Opportunity
This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of a project team dedicated to upgrade our site to be ready deliver new type of nuclear fuels and participate to make a difference for our customers. As a Buyer located in Richland, you will be part of the Fuel Business Unit purchasing team. Your work will include supporting CAPEX projects and coordinating well in advance with project managers to implement appropriate commodity/supply strategies; developing and enhancing mutually beneficial supply chain relationships to ensure timely and competitive quotes; participating as key member of Cross Functional Teams (CFT) in supplier relationship activities such as selection, rationalization, development, performance measurement and recognition; gathering and reporting metrics to assess effectiveness of procurement operations. This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.
Who We Are
Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.
See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/
Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/
Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required.
Your Total Rewards Package
The range of base salary for the position is between $81,000 - $105,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:
Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.
Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810
Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
