Radiant
Associate Buyer
$86K–$122K
El Segundo, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 1–3 years of relevant experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Position involves access to technology subject to U.S. export controls; any job offer is contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
About the job
Supports sourcing and purchasing components, materials, and services for micro-reactor systems, including supplier coordination, quote analysis, risk assessment, and procurement tracking.
What you'll do
- Track and expedite purchase orders, manage lower-complexity supplier relationships, and escalate higher-stakes commercial issues.
- Analyze supplier quotes and cost data; support supplier evaluation, risk assessments, negotiations, and supplier scorecards.
- Coordinate with Supplier Development, Engineering, and Quality teams to translate technical requirements into sourcing criteria and review supplier agreements and PO terms.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience.
- Strong technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software, or willingness to learn.
Nice to have
- Manufacturing, hardware, or hands-on engineering project experience; supplier audit or inspection exposure.
- Interest in nuclear energy, nuclear codes and standards, or quality systems.
Pay
$85,500 – $122,325 USD base salary
Tools
ERP/MRP systems, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME BPVC Section III & VIII, ISO 9001, AS9100
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