Procurement & Planning Lead - Equity & PTO

Fusion Energy Base; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits (medical

Dental/vision

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy is actively seeking a seasoned Buyer/Planner to manage day-to-day material requirements for our fast-paced fusion system projects. You will collaborate with engineering to develop BOMs, source and negotiate with suppliers, and drive orders from requisition through delivery into inventory.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in high-tech or aerospace procurement, strong ERP/MRP experience, and excellent communication skills to bridge engineers and suppliers in a startup/R&D environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in buying, planning, or material control within a high-tech or aerospace environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for purchasing, receiving and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills using Excel and data models to forecast material demand under shifting timelines.
• Exceptional communication skills to act as a bridge between engineers and suppliers.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent purchase orders in a startup or rapid R&D prototype environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchasing lifecycle from requisition through delivery for specialized manufacturing components, commodity hardware, software and supplies.
• Analyze engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM) to plan material requirements, working with engineering and prototyping teams to adjust as designs iterate.
• Source and qualify suppliers for new parts, running a competitive process negotiating price, lead time, and delivery terms.
• Maintain the procurement and supplier database ensuring high accuracy for all part prices, lead times, supplier information, and purchase order documentation.
• Expedite supply priorities and track supplier performance against on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.
• Coordinate logistics including freight, customs documentation, and handling requirements for hazardous and cryogenic materials.
• Manage day-to-day inventory levels to prevent shortages while minimizing excess stock holding costs.

Skills

Experience in buying & planning

Excel data modeling

Communication skills

PO management

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Experience in material control

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Thea Energy is actively seeking a seasoned Buyer/Planner to manage day-to-day material requirements for our fast-paced fusion system projects. You will collaborate with engineering to develop BOMs, source and negotiate with suppliers, and drive orders from requisition through delivery into inventory.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in high-tech or aerospace procurement, strong ERP/MRP experience, and excellent communication skills to bridge engineers and suppliers in a startup/R&D environment.