Alternating Supply Chain Development Program Jobs in Tennessee

Location: Oak Ridge, TN  

Schedule: Full-Time 

Standard Nuclear is fueling America's nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power-enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. 

The Supply Chain Manager supports Standard Nuclear's manufacturing operations by developing scalable supply chain strategies for direct materials, components, equipment, and critical suppliers. This role is focused on supplier strategy, continuity of supply, cost analysis, and material readiness in support of fuel production, facility buildout, and operational growth. 

This is a hands-on strategic supply chain role for an experienced professional who can build supplier relationships, evaluate sourcing options, support cost-effective procurement decisions, and help establish the supply chain foundation needed for a growing manufacturing organization. The Supply Chain Manager will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and operations teams to ensure supply chain decisions support production, compliance, cost control, and long-term operational reliability. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Supplier Strategy & Sourcing 

• Develop and support supplier strategies for direct materials, components, equipment, and production-critical services 

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on capability, quality, cost, lead time, risk, and scalability 

• Support supplier selection, negotiation, diversification, and long-term sourcing decisions 

• Build and maintain supplier relationships that support manufacturing scale-up and operational reliability 

• Identify alternate sources for critical, constrained, or high-risk materials and equipment 

Continuity of Supply & Risk Management 

• Develop strategies to ensure continuity of supply for direct materials, components, equipment, and CAPEX needs 

• Support forecasting and planning for long-lead materials, critical equipment, and production support needs 

• Identify supply chain risks, single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, and supplier vulnerabilities 

• Develop contingency plans to reduce supply disruption risk and improve resilience 

• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to understand future demand and translate it into sourcing and supply plans 

Cost Analysis & Commercial Evaluation 

• Conduct bottom-up cost analysis and supplier cost breakdowns to evaluate pricing, cost drivers, and savings opportunities 

• Partner with finance and engineering teams to assess total cost of ownership, make/buy decisions, and procurement tradeoffs 

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, increased cost efficiency, and improved commercial terms 

• Support negotiation strategies using data-driven cost analysis and supplier market intelligence 

BOM, Material Planning & Supply Chain Data 

• Support development and maintenance of bills of materials, item master data, sourcing information, and planning inputs 

• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to translate technical requirements into supply chain requirements 

• Ensure supply chain data supports accurate planning, procurement, inventory strategy, and production readiness 

• Help establish scalable processes for BOM readiness, material planning, and supplier data management 

Quality, Compliance & Supplier Qualification 

• Partner with Quality to support supplier qualification, vendor evaluation, and audit readiness 

• Support supplier documentation requirements related to NQA-1, quality programs, certifications, traceability, and technical requirements 

• Ensure sourcing decisions account for quality, compliance, documentation, and regulatory expectations 

• Work with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier documentation gaps, technical issues, and material acceptance concerns 

Cross-Functional Supply Chain Development 

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, finance, quality, facilities, and operations teams to support supply chain execution and long-term planning 

• Communicate supplier risks, sourcing options, cost impacts, and continuity concerns clearly to stakeholders 

• Help establish supply chain processes, tools, and routines that support future growth 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field 

• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, material planning, or related roles 

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, technical, or regulated operations 

• Experience with supplier selection, negotiation, sourcing strategy, and supplier relationship management 

• Strong understanding of continuity of supply, risk mitigation, long-lead procurement, and critical material planning 

• Experience conducting cost analysis, cost breakdowns, total cost of ownership analysis, or supplier commercial evaluations 

• Experience working with direct materials, components, equipment, or CAPEX procurement 

• Familiarity with BOMs, item masters, technical specifications, drawings, and engineering-driven procurement 

• Experience with ERP, MRP, procurement, or inventory management systems; NetSuite or similar systems preferred 

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills 

• Familiarity with NQA-1, supplier qualification, vendor audits, or regulated quality requirements preferred 

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy, chemical processing, or other regulated industries is a plus 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field 

• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, material planning, inventory management, supplier coordination, or related roles 

• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, or regulated environment 

• Experience building or maintaining bills of materials, item masters, inventory records, or material planning data 

• Strong understanding of inventory strategy, procurement, supplier coordination, and material flow 

• Experience with ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems; NetSuite or similar systems preferred 

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills 

• Ability to interpret technical requirements, drawings, specifications, or engineering inputs related to materials and components 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders 

• Experience supporting supplier performance tracking, lead time management, sourcing support, or supplier qualification 

• Ability to operate hands-on while contributing to longer-term process development and supply chain maturity 

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy, chemical processing, or other regulated industries is a plus 

BENEFITS  

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance  

• Health Savings Account  

• Disability and Life Insurance  

• 401K Plan  
• Paid Time Off, Holidays  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

This role is based in Oak Ridge, TN and supports supply chain activities across office, manufacturing, warehouse, receiving, and operational environments. 

The position involves regular coordination with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, quality, facilities, and operations teams. Time in manufacturing, warehouse, or receiving areas may be required to understand material flow, support inventory activities, verify material readiness, and coordinate supplier or delivery issues. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.  

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.