Purchasing Coordinator

Number of employees

190

Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2024-02-22

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 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 Purchasing Coordinator supports the business for procurement needs with light 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 internal customer requirements
  • Review and negotiate standard contract terms, coordinate with legal counsel where necessary to finalize contracts and statements of work
  • Identify the best value supplier by issuing requests for quote and analyzing responses from suppliers
  • Set up terms and accounts with new suppliers and complete data entry necessary to onboard the supplier into CFS systems
  • 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
  • Purchase from both MRP and project/purchase requests under departmental guidelines
  • Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers
  • The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

  • High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 0-2 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related role
  • Experience with MS Office
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • 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:

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as sitting, typing, or standing 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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