Nuclear Fuel Buyer - Strategic Planning & Cost Control

At Exelon, we've got a place for you. Exelon is developing sustainable energy to provide for the communities of today and planning for a brighter tomorrow. Exelon knows the future of energy is you. As a Chicago based Fortune 150 Company, with more than $15 billion annual revenues, Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in Illinois and Pennsylvania, and gas to 480,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. In addition to energy delivery, Exelon's operations include energy generation and power marketing and has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. We know that before we can supply 41,000 megawatts of energy to our customers, we need to recognize that each of our employees plays an integral part in the process. The result? Changing the way the American power industry powers America. For you, this means advancement, challenge, and a company like no other. Join Exelon and you can share your ideas at a forward-thinking company and the next big idea could be yours. You've just found Exelon, a place where you can truly shine. Exelon Nuclear operates the largest nuclear fleet in the nation and the third largest fleet in the world, which represents approximately 20 percent of the U.S. nuclear industry's power capacity. Illinois locations: Braceville, Byron, Clinton, Marseilles, Moline, Morris, and Warrenville Pennsylvania locations: Delta, Kennett Square, Middletown, and Pottstown New Jersey location: Forked River Exelon Nuclear has an exciting opportunity for a Nuclear Fuel Buyer at our Cantera offices in Warrenville, Illinois. PRIMARY PURPOSE: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans and day to day administration of the four segments (uranium, conversion, enrichment, and fabrication) of nuclear fuel procurement and contracting. Minimization of fuel costs, as measured by fuel cost goals, while successfully managing all risks involved to Exelon and accommodating plant operational issues. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:  1. Develop long-term strategy and implement fuel procurement plans to minimize cost and manage risk using thorough understanding of nuclear fuel market factors affecting supply, demand, and price. 2. Administer contracts and negotiate/settle disputes to minimize overall cost including the identification and implementation of any contract options, flexibilities, or other opportunities. 3. Provide fuel costs (actual and projected) for the business planning process and financial reporting, incorporating current contract portfolio and projected market behavior. 4. Plan, execute, and manage special projects and litigations. 5. Ensure all contracting activities meet all legal, financial, and corporate policies, and minimize risk to Exelon. 6. Develop negotiation strategies and negotiate new contracts with suppliers to minimize cost and coordinate activities with technical personnel as appropriate. 7. Interact with internal and external organizations to provide nuclear fuel information for any audits, lawsuits, financial reporting, or other reasons, including any nuclear power plant co-owners. REQUIREMENTS: . BS and/or BA in engineering or business . 10 years professional-level experience in technical or commercial field within the nuclear industry . Engineering economics or other formal financial training Preferred: . Degree in Nuclear Engineering MBA or other advanced business degree . Negotiation and or procurement experience Nuclear fuel related experience Exelon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=548672-3-403 POSITION INFORMATION Company: Exelon Generation Co., LLC Location: Warrenville Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Business/Strategic Management Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Exelon Generation Co., LLC Reference Code: 5708