V.I.E. Junior Industrial Buyer – Fuel Business Unit – Richland (US) F/H

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market focused on designing, building, maintaining and advancing the global nuclear fleet.

In North America, Framatome Inc. combines U.S. and Canadian leadership to deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies to support the operation of the commercial nuclear fleet and prepare for the next generation of nuclear power plants. Leveraging the expertise of our 2,220 North American employees, Framatome Inc. is helping our customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.

Richland is located in the Columbia River basin in southeastern Washington State a few hours east of Seattle.  The waterways and dry climate provide endless year-round recreational opportunities and adventures. We’re a short drive away from the mountains for skiing, camping, sightseeing and more.

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The Richland factory, part of the Nuclear Fuel Business Unit has started an ambitious program in order to become the center of excellence for Advanced Fuel Manufacturing and new types of Fuel. In that, the Fuel Business Unit in is looking to fill an additional Junior Industrial Buyer, VIE position, to reinforce the current US purchasing team (4 buyers and 1 VIE).

The VIE will support the team on day-to-day operations and manage projects autonomously. He/She will be responsible of fulfilling the following tasks:

• in accordance with Framatome’s Key Purchasing Principles, support and manage requests for quotation, negotiate, prepare contracts, and place purchase orders;
• develop project purchasing strategies and reporting;
• perform an analysis of the demand, existing and qualified sources of supply already in place with the various internal prescribers;
• develop and maintain internal tools (Purchasing SharePoint, templates…);
• report progress on a weekly basis.

Strong interest in purchasing/supply chain function in an industrial market

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management

Ability to interact and to negotiate with vendors

Ability to change priorities quickly, confront issues directly

Team player and work well as part of a team

Project management capabilities

Knowledge of SAP and or any procurement tool is a plus

Fluent in English with good written and verbal communication skills

Ready for an international adventure and good capacity to adapt to a new environment

Specialization: SCA - PURCHASING

Level of education (all) Master

Place: USA, Washington, Richland, Richland

Employment level: Cadre

Position under administrative investigation: Yes

Item subject to export control authorization: Yes