Procurement Manager

Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors. We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase. With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites. We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion. We are seeking people who:

• Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
• Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.
• Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
• Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
• Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contribute to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.
• Can thrive in a fast growing business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
• Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:

The Procurement Manager, reporting directly to the VP, Supply Chain, is responsible for leading the Company’s day-to-day procurement operations, managing a team of buyers, and ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services in support of the Company’s nuclear projects. The role drives procurement process discipline, supplier performance, and regulatory compliance while supporting the VP, Supply Chain in executing broader supply chain strategy.

Other Responsibilities Include:

Procurement operations management

• Lead and oversee day-to-day procurement activities, including purchase order issuance, supplier selection, and contract execution, ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services.

Team leadership and development

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Buyers, setting priorities, reviewing workload, and building procurement capability within the team.

Supplier management and negotiation

• Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, and delivery commitments, and manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure quality and reliability.

Regulatory compliance and export control

• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable nuclear regulatory requirements (including NRC and CNSC), export control regulations, Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, and Company quality standards.

Process improvement and reporting

• Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and reporting metrics, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost, and process discipline.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Project Management to align procurement activities with project schedules and business priorities.

Supplier qualification support

• Support the qualification and maintenance of the Company’s Approved Suppliers List (ASL) in coordination with the VP, Supply Chain and Quality.

Core Competencies

Leadership and team management

• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team of Buyers to meet project and business objectives.

Negotiation and supplier management

• Skilled in negotiating commercial terms and managing supplier relationships and performance.

Regulatory and compliance knowledge

• Working knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements and export control regulations as they apply to procurement.

Process and organizational discipline

• Ability to establish and maintain structured procurement processes in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Communication and collaboration

• Effective communicator able to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Legal.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing, including experience in the nuclear industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory requirements such as NRC and CNSC, including 10 CFR.
• Familiarity with export control requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading a procurement or buying team.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships and contracts.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., Oracle SCM, SAP Ariba, or Coupa).
• Ability to travel occasionally within North America as required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.

Assets

• Experience in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) or advanced reactor programs.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a multi-site or global procurement organization.

Benefits

• Hybrid work available
• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D and HSA)
• A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance
• EAP program available to you and your family
• Wellness subsidy
• Annual performance review
• Career development opportunities
• Free access to building gym
• On-site cafe in building
• Free on-site parking

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]