Supplier Integration Manager - SPARC Assembly

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holidays

Flexible vacation days

Sick days

Parental leave

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking a Supplier Integration Manager for the SPARC Assembly to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across capital equipment, tooling, and services. You will partner with engineering and project teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with program timelines and budget.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing or supply chain with experience in new product introductions for highly technical products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years' related work experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or supplier-focused environment.
• Proven experience 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and procurement processes for SPARC Assembly parts, tooling, consumables, and services.
• Lead category initiatives to identify best-value suppliers and manage risk, coordinating cross-functionally.
• Negotiate contracts and statements of work with suppliers, coordinating with legal where needed.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, IP, and export compliance.
• Provide timely updates to internal customers on status, risks, and issues.
• Oversee purchase orders placement and management in a controlled process.
• Coordinate planning with assigned planners in a matrix organization under the head of Supply Planning.
• Report project status and escalation points to leadership on supply chain issues.
• Monitor supplier performance during contract execution with support from Supplier Development engineers.
• Lead cost savings, lead time, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Define or contribute to project procurement or commodity strategies.
• Visit suppliers for business reviews and milestone checks.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Contracts

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP Systems

Procurement tools

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Job Description

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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. We're in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we've raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world. Now we're looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People they'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 Supplier Integration Manager - SPARC Assembly

The Supplier Integration Manager will lead all supply chain activities for the SPARC Assembly team: strategic sourcing, tactical procurement and supplier management. They will be embedded within the project and engineering teams. They are accountable for meeting the internal customers' needs, with a specific focus on capital equipment, tooling, consumables, and services. They will be hands-on in the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies for SPARC and beyond.

What You'll Do

• Develop and optimize purchasing business processes including purchase order approvals, contract management, and others for all parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services
• Lead sourcing and category based initiatives to identify and select best value suppliers and mitigate risk; Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally
• Prepare and execute negotiations for contracts and agreements, coordinating with legal counsel where necessary to finalize contracts and statements of work
• Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance
• Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers
• Ensure process adherence for strategic sourcing and purchase orders placement/management
• Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the assigned planners in a matrixed organization (functionally reporting to the head of Supply Planning)
• Report out on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams; Act as an escalation point to solve issues
• Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts, with support from the assigned Supplier Development engineers
• Support cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, and quality improvement projects
• Define or collaborate on project procurement or commodity strategies
• Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones

We're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
• 5+ years' 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
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

Bonus Points For

• Master's degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
• Previous experience in a high growth environment
• Experience with managing supply chain activities in tooling, consumables, services or indirect sourcing
• Experience with assembly teams

Must-have Requirements:

• Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• 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 range for this full-time position + equity + benefits . The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

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

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.