What you'll do:
- Build and manage the indirect procurement organization in support of facilities, services, IT software and hardware, capital equipment, tooling, consumables, MRO, and maintenance
- Manage the indirect purchasing process for goods and services from suppliers in support of internal customer requirements
- Develop and optimize purchasing business processes including credit card management, purchase order approvals, contract management, and others. Lead sourcing and category based initiatives to identify and select best value suppliers and mitigate risk
- Prepare and execute negotiations for contracts and agreements, coordinating with legal counsel where necessary to finalize contracts and statements of work
- Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance
- Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers
- Associate Buyer
- Buyer
- Senior Buyer
- Category Manager
- Procurement Analyst
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance or other related fields
- 10+ years experience in Procurement or Supply Chain
- 5+ years experience in Indirect Procurement
- Extensive experience negotiating contracts
- Experience with the implementation and management of ERP or other procurement tools
- Creative negotiating skills
- Experience with MS Office
- Exceptional communications skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Remarkable problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
Bonus points for:
- Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
- 5+ years experience managing and developing a team
- Experience in a start-up or high growth environment
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Certifications: A.P.P., C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM
Must-have Requirements:
- Perform extended activities such as stooping, typing, standing, sitting, etc.
- Perform extended periods of phone or teleconference work
- Willingness to travel occasionally to construction sites and suppliers
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
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What We Do
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy. CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. CFS is now building SPARC, the world's first commercially relevant, net energy fusion demonstration device. SPARC will pave the way for the first fusion power plant, ARC, that will produce power on the grid. The ultimate mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.
