Category Manager: Capital Equipment for Fusion Technology

Helion; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

PTO — 31 days

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Helion in Everett, WA is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead the development and scaling of a world-class supply chain for capital equipment powering next-generation fusion energy systems.

You will own strategic sourcing initiatives for custom vacuum systems, power electronics, and precision assemblies, build critical supplier relationships, drive cost and capacity strategies, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and finance to enable Helion's mission.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain.
• 5+ years sourcing complex capital equipment or highly engineered systems.
• Experience managing large spend and cross-functional negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Own the capital equipment category and drive cost reductions and supplier capacity.
• Identify new vendors and manage relationships to build a robust supply chain.
• Lead bidding, negotiate terms, and manage contracts for capital equipment.
• Develop category strategies aligned with program milestones and risk management.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate technical needs into sourcing plans.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Procurement

Supply chain

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain, business, engineering

Job description

Helion in Everett, WA is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead the development and scaling of a world-class supply chain for capital equipment powering next-generation fusion energy systems.

You will own strategic sourcing initiatives for custom vacuum systems, power electronics, and precision assemblies, build critical supplier relationships, drive cost and capacity strategies, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and finance to enable Helion's mission.