Supplier Integration Manager - SPARC Assembly Corporate Operations Supply Chain Devens, MA Devens, MA Full-time 90000 - 145000 About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you. Join the power movement as a Supplier Integration Manager - SPARC Assembly The Supplier Integration Manager will lead all supply chain activities for the SPARC Assembly team: strategic sourcing, tactical procurement and supplier management. They will be embedded within the project and engineering teams. They are accountable for meeting the internal customers’ needs, with a specific focus on capital equipment, tooling, consumables, and services. They will be hands-on in the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies for SPARC and beyond. Join the power movement as a Supplier Integration Manager - SPARC Assembly The Supplier Integration Manager will lead all supply chain activities for the SPARC Assembly team: strategic sourcing, tactical procurement and supplier management. They will be embedded within the project and engineering teams. They are accountable for meeting the internal customers’ needs, with a specific focus on capital equipment, tooling, consumables, and services. They will be hands-on in the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies for SPARC and beyond. #LI-Hybrid At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges. We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law. This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws. What you'll do:

Develop and optimize purchasing business processes including purchase order approvals, contract management, and others for all parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services

Lead sourcing and category based initiatives to identify and select best value suppliers and mitigate risk; Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally

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

Ensure process adherence for strategic sourcing and purchase orders placement/management

Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the assigned planners in a matrixed organization (functionally reporting to the head of Supply Planning)

Report out on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams; Act as an escalation point to solve issues

Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts, with support from the assigned Supplier Development engineers

Support cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, and quality improvement projects

Define or collaborate on project procurement or commodity strategies

Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field

5+ years’ related work experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environment

Proven experience in supporting critical new product introduction activities for highly technical products

Deep understanding of supply chain and ERP best practices

Ability to communicate with internal engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers in a collaborative way

Ability to negotiate complex contracts

Organizational and project management skills

Customer service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit

Exceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skills

Demonstrate integrity, respect, attention to detail, collaboration, creativity and agility

Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

Bonus points for:

Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field

Previous experience in a high growth environment

Experience with managing supply chain activities in tooling, consumables, services or indirect sourcing

Experience with assembly teams

Must-have Requirements:

Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly
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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