Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will play a central role in developing and executing Last Energy’s global supply chain strategy to support the deployment of our modular PWR-20 power plants. This individual will lead sourcing, procurement, and contract management efforts across critical mechanical, electrical, and construction categories, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and delivery precision in a fast-moving, highly technical environment. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project delivery teams, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for building and managing a resilient supplier network capable of supporting rapid, repeatable, and scalable production. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented sourcing leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, supply chain, and project execution.

• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers across mechanical, electrical, nuclear, and construction disciplines to support rapid deployment and factory fabrication.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements, long-term supplier contracts, and service-level expectations to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Develop category strategies to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and secure continuity of supply across critical systems including pressure vessels, pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, and controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Delivery, Licensing, and Operations teams to align supplier capabilities with project timelines and technical requirements.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, audits, and corrective-action plans to ensure compliance with nuclear industry quality and safety standards.
• Support the development of digital procurement tools, standardized documentation, and scalable sourcing processes for repeatable project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost reduction, contract management, and logistics efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to supply-chain risk assessments, material forecasts, and capacity planning to meet aggressive build schedules and scaling demands.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply-chain management in heavy industrial, energy, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value supplier contracts and managing global supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes, including vendor qualification and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to develop supplier partnerships for emerging technologies or new product introduction.
• Proven project management experience coordinating complex, cross-functional deliverables under tight timelines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ASME, NQA-1, and nuclear-grade supplier qualification standards.
• Understanding of modular construction, factory fabrication, and project delivery models.
• Experience with cost modeling, contract law, and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, or similar ERP tools).
• PMP, CPSM, or similar certification.
• Proficiency in contract structuring, risk mitigation, and supplier performance management.
• Strong technical literacy and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.