Indirect Sourcing Manager

Valar Atomics is a nuclear energy company focused on scaling high-temperature gas reactors (HTGRs) for grid-independent industrial applications. The company is developing what it calls gigasites, large-scale facilities housing hundreds of nuclear reactors intended to power heavy industry, data centers, hydrogen production, and clean hydrocarbon fuel synthesis. Their reactor design uses TRISO fuel, a graphite moderator, and helium coolant, a combination the company highlights for its strong safety profile and proliferation resistance. By operating outside the traditional electricity grid, Valar Atomics aims to unlock economies of scale that have historically eluded the nuclear industry. Valar Atomics' mission centers on making nuclear energy the cheapest and most reliable energy source in the world, with a particular emphasis on decarbonizing industrial processes and enabling clean fuel production. Their hydrogen output, generated via a sulfur-iodine thermochemical cycle, can be combined with captured CO2 to produce synthetic hydrocarbons through a modified Fischer-Tropsch process, offering a pathway to drop-in clean fuels. The company also targets the surging power demands of AI data centers, which are projected to require over 200 additional terawatt-hours of grid power by 2030. The company is currently advancing its Ward 250 project, a test reactor being developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the San Rafael Energy Research Center, and the State of Utah, with a target go-live date of July 4, 2026, America's 250th birthday. The reactor has already been physically transported to Emery County, Utah, with logistical support from the U.S. military. Four executive orders issued under the Trump administration provided a mandate supporting the project's accelerated deployment timeline.

About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team 

As part of the Manufacturing organization, Supply Chain secures the materials, equipment, and supplier partnerships required to support manufacturing and business operations. The team builds resilient supply chains while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery performance. 

The Role

• Build and manage indirect spend sourcing strategy across different categories (CAPEX, IT, Professional services, ...) to support Valar's growth.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership reduction and value creation through market analysis, should-cost modeling, RFx processes, and negotiations.
• Develop and enforce supplier agreements and strategic partnerships that protect functional relationships and ensure compliance.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to improve policies and processes for efficiency and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Own cross-functional supplier selection and lead negotiations across indirect spend categories.
• Design and drive sourcing policies and procedures that maximize efficiency and scalability.
• Implement cost modeling to identify and prioritize high-impact savings opportunities.
• Present sourcing strategy and results to executive leadership.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with indirect suppliers and service providers.
• Track market trends across indirect categories, integrating new data into sourcing strategy.
• Proactively identify, monitor, and mitigate supplier and contract risks.
• Manage contract renewals, SLAs, and vendor performance across the indirect supply base.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field. MBA/Master's a plus.
• 10 years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proven track record negotiating contracts across multiple indirect categories.
• Experience operating in a fast-growth and/or highly regulated environment.
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills, partnering with non-Supply Chain functions.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement systems.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Strong negotiation and business acumen (contracts, pricing structures, TCO, should-cost modeling).
• Start-up / fast-growth company experience a plus.
• CPSM or CPIM certification a plus.

What We Offer  

• Competitive base salary 
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company 
• Comprehensive medical benefits 
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite 
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy 
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement 
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders 
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).