Procurement Manager

Building stellarator fusion power plants—the clearest, most robust path to commercial fusion energy.

You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world

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At Proxima Fusion, we are building the future of clean energy, and we need a Procurement Manager who thrives at the intersection of technology and execution. In this role, you will drive the development of a robust and agile supply chain that supports our engineering and R&D ambitions. You’ll be responsible for identifying and partnering with top-tier suppliers, shaping sourcing strategies, and ensuring exceptional standards in quality, cost, and delivery.

-Strategic Sourcing: Design and execute procurement strategies for highly technical components, services, and first-of-a-kind builds..

-Supplier Management: Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers; strengthen partnerships with existing vendors to uphold high standards in quality, delivery, and cost-efficiency.

-Contract Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations, evaluate bids, and structure deals that manage risk while optimizing performance.

-Supply Chain Development: Build and maintain a robust, scalable, and transparent supply chain that supports both rapid prototyping and serial production needs.

-End-to-End Procurement Operations: Oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, from requisition to contract execution, ensuring compliance with internal policies and process excellence.

-Tool & Process Ownership: Drive improvements in our procurement infrastructure, including systems, databases, and process automation.

-Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the strategic link between engineering, finance, and operations—ensuring procurement decisions are technically sound and aligned with business goals.

-R&D Support: Provide procurement insights to support early-stage product development and prototyping.

-Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.

-Experience: 3+ years in a technical procurement role, ideally in a fast-paced engineering environment developing complex mechanical/electrical systems ( preferably in startup, fusion industry or highly regulated technical sectors like aerospace, defense, med tech). Experience leading team is preferable.

-Technical Acumen: Strong ability to understand technical drawings and specifications; confident in evaluating manufacturing feasibility and supplier capabilities.

-Negotiation Excellence: Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier risk management, and cost/value optimization.

-Strong Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; able to build trust with both internal stakeholders and external partners. English is required, German is a plus.

-Tools & Systems: Hands-on experience with procurement platforms, ERP tools, and data-driven decision-making.