Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is on a mission to deliver clean fusion energy to the planet fast enough to matter for humanity’s biggest challenges.
It’s urgent. The gap between the energy we need and the energy we have is widening every day. Fusion is a critical part of the energy transition away from fossil fuels, a new chapter for the world’s energy supply.
We’re committing to delivering fusion power plants and a full-fledged fusion energy industry as we’ve delivered on other promises. Like the world’s strongest high-temperature superconducting magnet, the game-changing technology that’s making commercial fusion energy a reality.
We’ve raised over $2 billion in capital — more than any other fusion energy company — and attracted top talent to design, build, and deliver commercial fusion power plants. And we’re working with policymakers and suppliers to make fusion energy available globally.
As we push toward the fusion-energy future, we’ll keep setting and meeting milestones, sharing and validating our progress, and encouraging others to do the same.
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 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 Manager, Supply Chain – Plant Infrastructure
The Manager, Supply Chain leads the team in charge of supply chain activities for the Plant Infrastructure scope, including plant design, construction, operations and maintenance, and industrial gases: strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, supplier management, supplier development and reliability. They build and develop the team of Supplier Integration Managers embedded within the project teams and are accountable for meeting the internal customers’ needs. The Manager, Supply Chain position is a working manager role, and will be hands-on in the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies for SPARC, FTL and ARC and other projects.
To be successful at CFS you must be a creative problem solver with the ability to work collaboratively on hard problems in a fast-paced environment with great people.
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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:
As a team manager:Train, support, develop and coach the members of the teamDefine, assign and monitor objectivesHave management responsibility for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectivesIn close coordination with the engineering and construction leads, plan and assign work, manage the workload and define priorities as requiredAct as an escalation point to solve issuesOwn relationships at executive level with major architecture, engineering and construction partners, gas suppliers and suppliersEnsure process adherence for strategic sourcing, purchase orders placement/management and supplier qualityReport on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teamsLead change management and process definition/improvement initiativesRecruit new team members as additional headcount is approved
As an individual contributor:Elaborate and execute project procurement or commodity strategiesCoordinate planning and scheduling activities with the project engineering team, general contractors and suppliersCoordinate supplier development and reliability activities with the assigned supplier development engineers in a matrixed organizationDrive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionallyNegotiate short and long-term agreements for parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or servicesCreate and manage purchase ordersMonitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contractsSupport cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, and quality improvement projectsVisit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestonesNegotiate internally and externally at all levels or with people of influence frequentlyWhat we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance or other related fields7+ years’ related work experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environmentSuccessful experience mentoring or coachingPrevious experience sourcing and overseeing construction projects, including equipment, parts and servicesAbility to communicate with internal engineering, construction, manufacturing, and suppliers in a collaborative way Ability to negotiate complex contractsAbility to develop sourcing strategies for projects or commoditiesAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.Organizational and project management skillsCustomer service mindset and entrepreneurial spiritExceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skillsDemonstrate integrity, respect, attention to detail, collaboration, creativity and agilityAbility to work well under pressure in a dynamic environmentBonus points for:
Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related fieldSuccessful experience managing and developing a teamPrevious experience sourcing industrial gasesPrevious experience in a high growth environmentMust-have Requirements:
Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.Perform extended periods of phone or teleconference workWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly; travel expected to be minimum 25%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