Procurement Coordinator - Contract

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems, based in Harvard, MA, is seeking a Contract Procurement Coordinator to join their Supply Chain Team. This role involves managing procurement needs, creating purchase orders, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, 0-2 years in procurement, and strong communication skills. The position offers a pay range of $30 to $40 an hour and an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic work environment that values integrity and diversity.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in Procurement or related role required.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Create error-free purchase orders for internal customer requirements.
• Review and negotiate standard contract terms.
• Identify best value suppliers through requests for quotes.
• Manage open orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Resolve invoice issues to ensure vendors are paid on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building skills

Customer service skills

Execution and prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 we're 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 a Contract Procurement Coordinator

As a member of the Supply Chain Team, you will support the business for procurement needs with light negotiations, PO issuance, invoice resolution, order follow up and data analytics.

What you’ll do:

• 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

What we’re looking for:

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

Bonus Points For:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Must‑have requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stopping, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

$30 - $40 an hour

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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.