Contracts & Procurement Specialist

Back to jobsContracts & Procurement SpecialistSanta Clara, CA or RemoteApplyThanks for your interest in Oklo!  We are searching for a Contracts & Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team. Position Description The Contracts & Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting commercial contracting and procurement execution across Oklo’s engineering, manufacturing, construction, operations, and corporate functions. This role performs the full lifecycle of procurement and contracting activities, including supplier engagement, sourcing support, commercial negotiations, contract drafting and administration, purchase order management, and cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Legal, Finance, Quality, Construction, and Program Management teams. The Contracts & Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring Oklo’s teams can efficiently engage suppliers, execute contracts, procure goods and services, and maintain compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements as the company scales toward fleet deployment. This position reports to the Senior Procurement Manager and may be based in Santa Clara, CA or remotely within the United States. Specific responsibilities may include: Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Task Orders, Purchase Orders, consulting agreements, construction agreements, and engineering services contracts Support commercial negotiations related to pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, liability provisions, insurance requirements, and risk allocation Coordinate contract review and approval processes with Legal, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Program Management, and executive stakeholders Maintain contract records, amendments, renewals, deliverables, and closeout documentation Support development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, and workflows Ensure procurement and contracting activities comply with internal procedures, quality requirements, export control regulations, and contractual obligations Track supplier documentation, certifications, quality records, and contractual requirements Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding procurement and contracting activities Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Operations, Quality, and Finance teams to support project execution Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Legal Studies, or a related field 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, commercial management, supply chain operations, or related disciplines Experience drafting, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements and purchase orders Experience supporting sourcing and procurement activities across multiple categories of spend Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution Bonus Qualifications: Experience supporting engineering services, manufacturing, construction, EPC, or industrial projects Experience in nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or other highly regulated industries Familiarity with quality assurance requirements, safety-related procurement, or NQA-1 environments Experience with procurement, contract lifecycle management, or ERP systems such as Coupa, Ironclad, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar platforms Experience supporting supplier management and supplier performance initiatives Knowledge of commercial risk assessment and contract negotiation strategies Experience supporting rapidly growing organizations or large-scale project execution Competencies We are looking for a Contracts & Procurement Specialist that is: Passionate about clean energy  An optimist at...