Join Radiant as an Indirect Procurement Associate to support sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services.
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Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Support sourcing efforts for indirect categories
- Assist with drafting and reviewing SOWs, NDAs, and PO terms
- Help manage facilities/MRO procurement tasks
- Track purchase orders through the procure-to-pay cycle
- Act as a day-to-day point of contact for select suppliers
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
- 1–3 years of relevant experience
- Strong technical/mechanical aptitude
- Good analytical and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Exposure to Facilities, MRO, IT, or Professional Services sourcing
- Coursework or interest in quality systems
- Interest in the energy/nuclear sector
Practical constraints
- Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ
- Occasional travel to supplier locations (up to 20%)
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Indirect Procurement Associate at Radiant plays a crucial role in sourcing and procuring indirect goods and services, collaborating closely with various departments to ensure alignment with engineering needs. This position requires a strong technical background, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, along with skills in supplier evaluation and contract negotiation. Ideal candidates are early-career professionals with a keen interest in the commercial aspects of engineering and a willingness to learn on the job. Radiant's startup environment emphasizes hands-on experience and collaboration with senior procurement staff.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Radiant's careers page October 7, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Indirect Procurement Associate role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, CA, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this Indirect Procurement Associate role.
- Where is the role based?
- Radiant is hiring for this position in El Segundo, CA, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Radiant targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Indirect Procurement Associate role at Radiant.
From the original posting
About the Role
Radiant is looking for an Indirect Procurement Associate to support sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services — Facilities, IT, Professional Services, MRO, consumables, and R&D collaborations. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong technical instincts who wants to build skills in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract support. You'll work alongside Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Production, and will be paired with more senior procurement staff to develop your commercial and negotiation skill set.
Responsibilities & Duties
Support sourcing efforts for indirect categories (IT, Professional Services, MRO, consumables, R&D collaborations) by gathering technical requirements and evaluating supplier capability against Radiant's engineering needs.
Assist with drafting and reviewing SOWs, NDAs, and PO terms; help prepare negotiation positions for MSAs and licensing agreements under guidance from senior staff.
Help manage facilities/MRO procurement tasks — coordinating with vendors on maintenance, repairs, equipment, and small lab build-out needs.
Track purchase orders through the procure-to-pay cycle, flagging delays or technical mismatches early.
Act as a day-to-day point of contact for select, lower-complexity suppliers, escalating high-stakes commercial matters to senior procurement staff.
Contribute technical judgment to cost and quality trade-off discussions.
Help identify supply chain risks from an engineering/technical perspective (e.g., part obsolescence, service quality issues).
Support process documentation and improvement efforts.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering field) strongly preferred, Supply Chain or similar degrees considered
1–3 years of relevant experience; prior procurement/sourcing experience is a plus but not required.
Strong technical/mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in the commercial side of engineering (supplier selection, cost trade-offs, contracts).
Good analytical and organizational skills; comfortable learning negotiation and contract fundamentals on the job.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software (or willing to learn quickly).
Occasional travel to supplier locations (up to 20%).
Desired Qualifications
Exposure to Facilities, MRO, IT, or Professional Services sourcing.
Coursework or interest in quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100).
Interest in the energy/nuclear sector.
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.
Benefits and Perks
Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
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