Buyer - Tokamak Interface Systems

Number of employees

190

Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2023-09-18

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

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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 collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, 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 implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.

The role of the Supplier Integration team, of which the Buyer is a key member, is to integrate suppliers into the SPARC project from the early stages of product design, ensure flawless execution of the procurement contracts and optimize schedule, cost, and quality.

The Buyer is accountable for selecting the best sources within the assigned budget for each project, negotiating, placing, and managing contracts and orders; and overseeing suppliers’ activities from order to delivery and support.


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:

  • Define and drive execution of source selection projects, coordinating cross-functionally to ensure project success and adhering to commodity strategies where applicable
  • Gather and interpret technical and non-technical requirements, review statements of work 
  • Identify potential suppliers leveraging all available sources of data and networks
  • Drive source selection processes from end to end, ensuring such process results systematically in the selection of the best value supplier, balancing price, delivery, quality and service.
  • Negotiate short and long-term agreements for parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services from suppliers 
  • Administrate and ensure compliance to such agreements, working collaboratively with the selected suppliers 
  • Support cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, quality improvement projects, and recommend changes to processes to improve supply chain performance
  • Create and/or review purchase orders up to authorized limits
  • Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews, kick off new projects, check on manufacturing milestones, or resolve technical issues
  • Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance 
  • Purchase in both MRP and project/purchase requisition-oriented type environments under departmental guidelines
  • Report out on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and internal customers
  • Negotiate internally and externally at all levels or with persons of influence frequently
  • Develop and track reporting against objectives and results
  • The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

  • 3+ years’ related work experience in a manufacturing, construction, supply chain or other relevant environment
  • Experience with tactical procurement: managing order placement and fulfillment, line of balance, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to work hand-in-hand with engineering and manufacturing teams from requirements definition to source selection
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial terms with suppliers
  • Understanding of strategic sourcing skills and tools
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings
  • Comfortable working in a global environment across time zones and cultures Team player
  • Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work to meet the business needs Customer service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Critical thinking and judgment
  • General understanding of procurement contract structures and clauses
  • General understanding of enterprise quality system functionality (e.g., ISO 9000)
  • Good understanding of ERP systems and MRP logic
  • Experience with MS Office or Google Suite
  • Demonstrate integrity, respect, commitment to excellence, collaboration, creativity and agility
  • Ability to work well in high-pressure environment
  • Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
  • Previous experience in a start-up or high growth environment
  • Previous experience sourcing equipment for specialized industrial processes (e.g., cryogenics, high vacuum, oil and gas)
  • Proven experience in supporting critical new product introduction activities for highly technical products, managing suppliers during the contract execution and support phases
  • Previous experience sourcing High Mix-Low volume components
  • Ability to negotiate procurement contracts with suppliers
  • Experience with financial control systems or cost accounting structures
  • Perform activities such as typing or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
  • 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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