Senior Buyer

Epoch Biodesign; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive salary

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading clean energy firm based in California seeks a Senior Buyer to manage the procurement process for critical components. The role requires collaboration with engineers and suppliers, focusing on strategic purchasing to meet project deadlines and budgets. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, along with over 5 years of experience in relevant areas. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge in procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement process including RFPs and purchase orders.
• Build relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.

Skills

Supply Chain Processes

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Netsuite

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Buyer will support the sourcing and delivery of components required to build the fusion demonstration system. You will work closely with scientists and engineers across many disciplines to ensure that their designs can be assembled on time and on budget, leading to a successful project delivery. Your role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing supplier performance, and implementing procurement strategies to meet business objectives. You will also support cost reduction initiatives and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure optimal supply chain performance.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the overall procurement process including but not limited to creating and reviewing RFPs and RFQs, purchase order management, and invoice reconciliation
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance to purchase agreements and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers to identify potential suppliers that meet design requirements and align with the company's overall goals and objectives
• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop risk mitigation plans
• Prepare reports to track KPIs, supplier performance, and cost‑saving initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement of current systems and processes and the overall procurement process

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related equivalent experience in this field
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes including procurement, logistics, and inventory management
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation
• Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills and experience with data analysis and reporting
• Comfortable operating in an evolving, ambiguous, and cross‑functional startup environment

Bonus Points For

• Experience with reviewing terms and conditions and master schedule agreements
• Experience with Coupa
• Experience in a startup environment
• Experience working in aerospace, automotive, fusion or energy industries

Pay Range: $125,000 — $150,000 USD

Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees

• Industry‑competitive salary
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.

Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.