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Manager, Nuclear Site Materials
- Tennessee Valley Authority (Decatur, AL)
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Manager, Nuclear Site Materials - 517922
Job ID:517922Location:DECATUR, ALRegular/Temporary:Regular
External - Posting Description
Manager, Nuclear Site Materials - 517922
Organization: Chief Administrative Office
Department: Nuclear Ops BFN
Work Location: Decatur, AL
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 11/24/2025
Posting Close: 11/30/2025 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Position Purpose
The Nuclear Site Materials Manager (NSMM) serves as the “primary point of contact” at assigned site(s) to ensure all Supply Chain process responsibilities are carried out in accordance with customer expectations and TVA Policies and Procedures. The NSMM’s responsible for providing the best possible customer service while making business decisions that support TVA values and business initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibility— Supervises a staff comprised of Material Inventory Coordinators, Material Handlers, Supervisors and/or other professional employees.
Budget Responsibility—$250,000 to $900,000
Principal Accountabilities
+ Provides daily support to ongoing analyses of customer requirements including historical data and anticipated spend plans for current and future procurements. Provides oversight and advice for service delivery of more complex contracts.
+ Supports other Supply Chain initiatives including strategic sourcing, process reengineering, investment recovery, and materials management activities.
+ Develops, expands, and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers to foster innovation and continuous improvements in business processes and product/service offerings. Develops new and innovative strategies to accomplish cost-effective Supply Chain objectives.
+ The primary accountability of the NSMM is to ensure the customer expectations are met at the lowest Total Ownership Cost.
+ Manages the site purchasing activities, materials management and investment recovery processes.
+ Ensures the site Supply Chain group operate within the approved budget thereby submitting budget related requests such as planned (non-callout) overtime requests, travel, training, facilities maintenance requests, equipment, etc., to the appropriate manager after review and concurrence with the justification and short code to be used.
+ Supports Regional Procurement Manager with justifications for program/policy related approvals such as credit cards, sole source, personnel services, purchase dollar limits, etc.
+ Ensures the appropriate manager is notified immediately in the event of an emergency such as but not limited to, site emergency, employee emergency, and accidents.
+ Performs walk-downs of the plant and warehouses to ensure surplus and/or scrap material remaining from completed outages and/or projects is managed to prevent unnecessary buying of material.
+ Works with the customer on corrective actions in the event material is found which is not visible within the TVA inventory system.
+ Responsible for compliance and maintaining all required documentation for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls in accordance to retention requirements.
+ Serves as primary administrator of Site Inventory Review Committee (SIRC) and ensures all inventory transactions are in compliance with TVA accounting procedures.
+ Accountable for all Supply Chain assigned areas, and ensures areas conform with housekeeping, environmental, safety, and security requirements. Performs monthly housekeeping and other inspections as required by TVA, state and federal requirements.
+ Facilitates development of personnel by identifying and providing training opportunities. Distinguishes and acknowledges talent within the organization to upper management.
+ Ensures warehouse operations are performed safely and safety concerns are addressed expeditiously. Fosters a Safety First Environment.
+ Customer support includes the key responsibilities, meeting the customer material need dates, supporting outages including meetings and reports, support both site and Supply Chain initiatives, etc
Minimum Requirements
Education–A Bachelor’s degree in business or a complementary field, or equivalent related education, training & experience.
Experience –Five to eight years of experience in an industrial environment, including managerial experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities— Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, to coach people toward the accomplishment of group objectives, to manage changes occurring in a rapidly changing environment and to work independently with minimal or no supervision. Must have in-depth knowledge of Supply Chain principles and practices, TVA business policies, laws, regulations, executive orders, and federal guideline governing TVA’s contracting, materials management, investment recovery and be able to interpret and apply these requirements to others, at any level, both inside and outside of TVA. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found atwww.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How to Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How to Submit Documentation:
+ Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
+ Email documents to[email protected]
More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .
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