Contract Associate Buyer: Procurement & Supplier Negotiation

Commonwealth-Fusion-Systems-5; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring a Contract Associate Buyer in Milpitas, CA to support procurement needs, contract data management, and light negotiations. You will issue POs, resolve invoice issues, and manage supplier data across CFS systems.

The role requires 0–2 years in procurement, strong communication and collaboration, and the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining integrity under pressure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 0–2 years in Procurement or related role.
• Experience with Google Workspace.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks.
• Works with Integrity.
• Strong Customer Service skills.
• Remarkable problem-solving skills.
• Works well under pressure.
• Possesses excellent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Create error-free purchase orders up to authorized limits for 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 (cost, schedule, quality) 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 on-time and on-quality.
• 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.
• Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Integrity

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Pressure Handling

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Odoo ERP

Google Workspace

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring a Contract Associate Buyer in Milpitas, CA to support procurement needs, contract data management, and light negotiations. You will issue POs, resolve invoice issues, and manage supplier data across CFS systems.

The role requires 0–2 years in procurement, strong communication and collaboration, and the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining integrity under pressure.