What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Business, Finance, or a related discipline. You may also have comparable experience in lieu of a degree. You have worked in a related role for at least 2-4 years and 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 the supply chain management field, practices, and methods. Preferred 5+ years of experience in procurement of products and services to include machined and fabricated components. Possess 2-3 years of commodity management experience and supplier related interfaces. Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience dealing with procurement plan development, contract management, and negotiations. Preferred 1-2 years of experience with SAP enterprise system. Must possess skills in SAP, Microsoft Office, Project applications or related products.

 

 

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 IBOS Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit. The Framatome Purchasing organization is responsible for cost-effective purchasing/procurement of goods and services per the IB and Corporate requirements to support the Company’s success in meeting customer needs in a timely and cost-efficient manner. The position provides all levels of Purchasing support associated with the various functions and multiple projects performed by IB-A. Specific to this request, the provision of supply & services for outage related business and projects to support work typical to IB-A. 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. Your work will include:

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 executes Purchases Orders up to a specified dollar amount.
Engages and coordinates with internal customer to identify suppliers and alternates to maintain a 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.
Performs spend analysis and assist in development of contract strategies.
Actively engages in supplier negotiations and development of framework agreements.
Displays business acumen, 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 $75,000 - $97,000, 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.