What You’ve Accomplished

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, a related field, or comparable experience in lieu of degree
• At least 2 years of directly related experience
• Knowledge of procedure processes and roles
• Knowledge of inventory control, lead times, and demand planning
• Ability to generate and manage purchase orders, vendors, records, and reports
• Good communication skills to comprehend, follow directions, and convey detailed data
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships, and work collaboratively within a team environment
• You 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:

• Knowledge of supply chain management fields, practices, and methods
• Experience handling procurement plan development, negotiations, and contract management
• At least 3 years of experience with procurement of products and services or supplier related interfaces is preferred
• At least 2 years of commodity management experience is preferred
• At least 1 year of experience with SAP enterprise system is preferred

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 an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Buyer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Operational Support Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit. This position is responsible for ensuring that assigned services, materials and equipment are obtained at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) consistent with set standards of quality, delivery, and service via the following:

• Ensures that procurement requirements are understood and that procured products and services meet lead-time, price, and quality requirements
• Responsible for writing and launching request for quotation
• Generate and execute purchases up to a specified dollar amount
• Engages and coordinates with internal customers to identify suppliers and alternates for competitive market
• Participates as key member of Cross Functional Teams (CFT) in supplier relationship activities such as supplier assessments and supplier development initiatives
• Gathers and reports metrics to assess effectiveness of purchasing/procurement operations
• Actively engages in supplier negotiations and development of framework agreements
• Displays professionalism and responsiveness to colleagues, suppliers, and customers

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 Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $65,000 - $84,000, 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.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent.