Associate Buyer - R&D

Number of employees

190

Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2022-08-26

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

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. 

The 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.

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. The 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. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.

The Associate Buyer will be supporting the needs of the R&D organization within CFS. Rather than focus on a single commodity within the SPARC device, the Associate Buyer will support a wide variety of engineering and manufacturing projects that serve to de-risk SPARC. The Associate Buyer will report to the Head of Supplier Integration, Special Projects.

This individual is highly organized, independent, and has a desire to develop a wide breadth of knowledge of various conventional and advanced manufacturing processes.

This individual will support the procurement needs of the R&D organization, including vendor negotiations, PO issuance, invoice resolution, order follow up and data analytics.

CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.

At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis 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, ordinance, or regulation.

This team member will:

  • Create error-free purchase orders up to authorized limits for raw materials, parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, tooling, supplies, and/or services from suppliers in support of R&D customer requirements
  • Work with the internal customers to identify new suppliers and technologies that support the needs of the R&D organization
  • Set up terms and accounts with new suppliers and complete data entry necessary to onboard the suppliers into CFS systems
  • Identify the best value supplier by identify requests for quote and analyzing responses from suppliers
  • Review and manage open orders with suppliers to ensure product arrives as expected
  • Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time
  • 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
  • The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 0-2 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related role
  • Experience with MS Office
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • A desire to develop a strong understanding of various manufacturing processes
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks 
  • Integrity
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Remarkable problem solving skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Possess excellent judgment
  • Additional experience and/or qualifications:

  • Work onsite with engineering teams in the greater Boston area
  • Typing speed of at least 70 wpm preferred
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as sitting, typing, or standing for extended periods of time
  • Occasional travel/weekends/on-call
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