Manager, Supply Chain – Process Systems

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 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.

Join the power movement as a Manager, Supply Chain – Process Systems

The Manager, Supply Chain leads the team in charge of supply chain activities for Process Systems (CRYO, FUEL, VACP, TVC) and SPARC assembly: strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, supplier management, supplier development and reliability. They build and develop the team of Supplier Integration Managers embedded within the project teams and are accountable for meeting the internal customers’ needs. The Manager, Supply Chain position is a working manager role, and will be hands on in the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies for SPARC, FTL and ARC and other projects.

To be successful at CFS you must be a creative problem solver with the ability to work collaboratively on hard problems in a fast-paced environment with great people.

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.

• Team Manager:
• Train, support, develop and coach the members of the team
• Define, assign and monitor objectives
• Have management responsibility for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives
• In close coordination with the engineering leads, plan and assign work, manage the workload and define priorities as required
• Act as an escalation point to solve issues
• Ensure process adherence for strategic sourcing, purchase orders placement/management and supplier quality
• Report on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams
• Lead change management and process definition/improvement initiatives
• Recruit new team members as additional headcount is approved

• Individual contributor:
• Elaborate and execute project procurement or commodity strategies
• Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the assigned planners in a matrixed organization (functionally reporting to the head of Supply Planning)
• Coordinate supplier development and reliability activities with the assigned supplier development engineers in a matrixed organization
• Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally
• 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, and quality improvement projects
• Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones
• Negotiate internally and externally at all levels or with people of influence frequently

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance or other related fields
• 10+ years’ related work experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environment
• Successful experience managing and developing a team
• Previous experience sourcing equipment, parts and services
• Ability to negotiate complex contracts, including build to specification contracts
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies for projects or commodities
• Deep understanding of supply chain and ERP best practices
• Proven experience in supporting critical new product introduction activities for highly technical products
• Ability to communicate with internal engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers in a collaborative way 
• 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

• Previous experience designing or sourcing equipment for industrial process systems (e.g., cryogenics, oil and gas, chemical industry)
• Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
• Previous experience in a high growth environment

• Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.
• Perform extended periods of phone or teleconference work
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly; travel expected to be minimum 25% including International travel
• 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

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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.