Supplier Integration Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave policy

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Tensec, located in Harvard, MA, is seeking a Supplier Integration Manager to optimize supplier integration in projects. This role demands a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments. The position includes responsibilities such as managing procurements, leading contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. Benefits include competitive compensation, equity, flexible vacation, and health insurance. The estimated salary range is $90,000 to $145,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Proven experience supporting new products for highly technical items.
• Ability to communicate collaboratively with engineers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for supply chain needs.
• Drive execution of source selection projects across departments.
• Negotiate contracts for various products and services.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related fields

Tools

ERP Systems

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.

Supplier Integration Manager

The Supplier Integration Manager is a key member of the Supply Chain team. They are accountable for integrating suppliers into the early stages of projects to optimize schedule, cost, and quality. The Supplier Integration Manager is an expert in technical sourcing, speaks the language of engineers, and understands how to marshal internal and external resources in support of project objectives.

What you’ll do

• Act as the supply chain main point of contact for a set of internal customers, developing a procurement plan supporting the project needs


• Drive the execution of source selection projects, coordinating cross-functionally and adhering to commodity strategies where applicable


• Work with the engineering team to understand the specifications of equipment, parts or services to purchase to meet the project needs


• Identify potential suppliers, seek their inputs on the specifications and participate in the evaluation of the supplier options


• Gather and interpret non-technical requirements, draft and review statements of work


• Drive the source selection from end to end, ensuring such process results systematically in the selection of the best value supplier, balancing price, delivery, quality and service


• Negotiate short and long-term agreements for parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services


• Create and manage purchase orders


• Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts


• Support cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, quality improvement projects, and recommend changes to processes to improve supply chain performance


• Define or collaborate on project procurement or commodity strategies


• Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones


• Negotiate internally and externally at high levels or with persons of influence frequently

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or other related fields


• 5+ years of related work experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environment


• Proven experience in supporting critical new product introduction activities for highly technical products


• Deep understanding of supply chain and ERP best practices


• Ability to communicate with internal engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers in a collaborative way


• Ability to negotiate complex contracts


• Organizational and project management skills


• Customer service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit


• Exceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skills


• Demonstrate integrity, respect, attention to detail, collaboration, creativity and agility


• Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment

Bonus points for

• Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or other related field


• Previous experience sourcing equipment for specialized industrial processes (e.g., cryogenics, high vacuum, oil and gas) or powerplants


• Previous experience in a high growth environment


• Experience sourcing highly technical products or experience managing highly technical suppliers through contracting and delivery

Must-have Requirements

• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly


• Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Salary & Benefits

90000 - 145000 USD a year

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with equity


• 13 Company-wide Holidays


• Flexible vacation days


• 10 sick days


• Generous parental leave policy


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with employer matching


• Professional growth opportunities


• Team-building activities

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.