Buyer

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary 

Kairos Power is seeking a Buyer III to support procurement activities across Kairos Power, with a primary focus on raw material purchasing for manufacturing operations. In this role, you will partner closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Material Handling, Engineering, suppliers, and Supply Chain & Procurement (SC&P) to support material readiness, manage supplier performance, and resolve supply issues.  

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates openly, builds strong relationships, and is comfortable learning in an evolving manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be supported in developing deep knowledge of Kairos' raw material supplier base and manufacturing requirements while contributing ideas and improvements as their expertise grows. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for assigned raw material commodities and support general procurement activities across Kairos Power as needed, including RFQs, purchase order placement, supplier communication, and order management.
• Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for assigned raw material commodities, partnering closely with Manufacturing, Material Handling, Planning, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and SC&P leadership to support production readiness and resolve supply issues.
• Develop expertise in Kairos’ raw material program requirements, supplier capabilities, manufacturing requirements, and Kairos’ procurement processes to support effective and timely purchasing decisions.
• Organize and prioritize assigned procurement activities, monitor supplier commitments, proactively communicate risks and changing priorities, and work collaboratively with teammates and stakeholders to drive timely resolution of supply issues.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, analyze commercial terms, support negotiations, and ensure purchase orders are accurate, compliant, and aligned with company policies and contractual requirements.
• Analyze supplier performance and procurement data to identify opportunities to improve supplier reliability, inform inventory decisions, reduce risk, and support manufacturing objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders through clear, responsive communication while serving as a knowledgeable procurement resource and supporting knowledge sharing within the team.