Global Supply Manager

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, Procurement 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 

We're looking for a Global Supply Manager to build and scale Valar's procurement function from the ground up. You'll own supplier strategy across our supply chain, driving cost, quality, and delivery performance as we move from pilot plant to serial production. This is a high-ownership role — you'll set the playbook for how Valar sources, negotiates, and manages supplier relationships at scale, working directly with Manufacturing and Executive leadership to make sure the supply chain never becomes the bottleneck to deployment.

 Key Responsibilities 

• Own end-to-end supply chain execution for an assigned product portfolio. Drive on-time, on-quality, on-cost delivery to point of use.  
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to align on requirements, execution, and priorities.  
• Identify and proactively communicate internal and external supply chain risks. Build, drive, and own mitigation plans.  
• Track supplier execution and manage closely schedule performance. Lead recovery and improvement plans across schedule, quality, cost, capacity, and scalability, leveraging internal and external resources.

Basic Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.  
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or program management. 
• Proven track record managing suppliers and supply chain performance in a fast-growth, highly regulated environment.  
• Hands-on experience operating in an ERP-driven environment.  
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.  
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills. Ability to balance technical depth and

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.  
• Nuclear industry experience
• CPIM certification 
• Start-up | Fast growth company experience 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).