Senior Supplier Integration Lead for Fusion ARC

Cfsenergy; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a Staff Supplier Integration Manager to lead global supply chain strategies for ARC and related products. You will partner with R&D, engineering, and business functions to reduce costs, manage supplier risk, and advance TRL milestones.

In this high-uncertainty role, you will conduct supplier searches, negotiate long-term agreements, and build senior relationships with key suppliers while guiding cross-functional teams through complex sourcing programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 15+ years minimum experience in supply chains for raw materials, metals, machined components, welding, fabrication, or contracted assemblies.
• Willingness to travel 25%–50% of the time and to remote sites.
• Experience in sourcing for both R&D (prototypes) and ongoing production.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Exemplary organizational abilities and analytical mindset.
• Proven experience with mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Chief Engineer, R&D and Fusion Economics to drive value engineering and TRL increases.
• Lead global supplier searches and manage senior supplier relationships.
• Negotiate long-term, high-value agreements pivotal to ARC deployments.
• Advise cross-functional teams on opportunities to acquire companies or form partnerships.
• Stay informed on fusion industry trends to influence supply chain decisions.
• Develop and lead category strategies including spend analysis and supplier selection.
• Support customers, sponsors, partners and investors in diligence processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Sourcing experience

Independent work

Attention to detail

Supplier relationships

Negotiation skills

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a Staff Supplier Integration Manager to lead global supply chain strategies for ARC and related products. You will partner with R&D, engineering, and business functions to reduce costs, manage supplier risk, and advance TRL milestones.

In this high-uncertainty role, you will conduct supplier searches, negotiate long-term agreements, and build senior relationships with key suppliers while guiding cross-functional teams through complex sourcing programs and