Category Buyer – Nuclear Services

Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors.  We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company  (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase.  With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites.  We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion.  We are seeking people who:

- Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.

- Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.

- Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.

- Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.

- Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contribute to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.

- Can thrive in a fast growing business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.

- Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:

The Category Buyer – Nuclear Services , reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, is primarily responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities in support of the Company’s nuclear projects, including issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining supplier documentation. The role supports procurement process discipline and regulatory compliance under the direction of the Procurement Manager.

Other Responsibilities Include:

Purchase order execution

- Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders in accordance with approved requisitions, pricing, and delivery requirements.

Supplier coordination

- Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and documentation, and follow up to resolve delays or discrepancies.

Regulatory and export control support

- Support compliance with applicable nuclear regulatory requirements (including NRC and CNSC), export control regulations, Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations,  in day-to-day purchasing activities.

Documentation and record keeping

- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier files, and purchase order documentation in the Company’s procurement and ERP systems.

Cross-functional support

- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Project teams to confirm specifications, delivery timelines, and any special handling or documentation requirements.

Supplier qualification support

- Assist with collecting supplier documentation and information in support of the Company’s Approved Suppliers List (ASL) process.

Core Competencies

Attention to detail

- Ability to accurately prepare and track purchase orders and supplier documentation.

Organization and follow-through

- Ability to manage multiple open orders and deadlines simultaneously.

Communication

- Clear and professional communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Regulatory awareness

- Basic working knowledge of nuclear regulatory and export control requirements as they apply to purchasing.

Team collaboration

- Ability to work effectively within a procurement team and support cross-functional partners.

Requirements

- A minimum of 4-7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying, including experience in the nuclear industry.

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

- Familiarity with nuclear regulatory requirements such as NRC and CNSC, including 10 CFR.

- Familiarity with export control requirements

- Experience issuing and tracking purchase orders and working with suppliers.

- Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., Oracle SCM, SAP Ariba, or Coupa).

- Strong organizational and time-management skills.

- Ability to travel occasionally within North America as required.

Assets

- Experience in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) or advanced reactor programs.

- Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent.

- Experience working in a multi-site or global procurement organization.

Benefits

- Extended Healthcare Plan

- A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance

- EAP Programs available to you and your family

- Wellness Subsidy

- Annual Performance Review

- Career development opportunities

Please submit a Resume and  Cover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810 ) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https:/ /www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810 .

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]