Senior Supplier Integration Manager - Power
Lead supplier integration as a Senior Supplier Integration Manager in Devens, Massachusetts, driving sourcing and procurement strategies.
CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.
The role of the Supplier Integration Management team is to integrate suppliers into the early stages of product design, ensure flawless execution of the procurement contracts and optimize schedule, cost, and quality.
The Sr Supplier Integration Manager – Power 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. They are accountable for supply chain activities for the Power systems (strategic sourcing, tactical procurement and supplier management) and are accountable for meeting the internal customers’ needs.
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 team member will
- Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally and adhering to commodity strategies where applicable (including: gather and interpret technical and non-technical requirements, review statements of work, identify potential suppliers)
- 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, with support from the assigned Supplier Development Engineers
- Report out on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams
- 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
- Negotiate internally and externally at high levels or with persons of influence frequently
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business or other related fields
- 10+ years’ related work experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environment
- Previous experience designing or sourcing equipment for industrial electrical systems such as transformers, reactors, switchgear, power supplies and power generation systems
- 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
- 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
Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications
- Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or other related field
- Previous experience in a high growth environment
- Proven experience in supporting critical new product introduction activities for highly technical products
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- 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
CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis 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, ordinance, or regulation.
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About the role
February 4, 2025
Hybrid
- Devens, Massachusetts, United States
10+ years
UTC-05:00
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