Associate Buyer

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.

Supports the business for procurement needs with light negotiations, PO issuance, invoice resolution, order follow up and data analytics.

This team member will

• Create error-free purchase orders up to authorized limits for raw materials, parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, tooling, supplies, and/or services from suppliers in support of internal customer requirements
• Review and negotiate standard contract terms, coordinate with legal counsel where necessary to finalize contracts and statements of work
• Identify the best value supplier by issuing requests for quote and analyzing responses from suppliers
• Set up terms and accounts with new suppliers and complete data entry necessary to onboard the supplier into CFS systems
• Review and manage open orders with suppliers to ensure product arrives as expected
• Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time
• Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance
• Purchase from both MRP and project/purchase requests under departmental guidelines
• Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years in Procurement or related roleExperience with MS Office
• Experience with MS Office
• Exceptional communications skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks
• Integrity
• Strong Customer Service skills
• Remarkable problem-solving skills
• Works well under pressure
• Possesses excellent judgment

Additional experience and/or qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 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.