Manager, Supply Chain (m/w/d)

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 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 Manager, Supply Chain - HTS Magnets

HTS magnets are key elements of SPARC/ARC technology, and a vital diversification opportunity via SuperBU.

Sourcing and delivery of magnet components with sufficient quality, quickly and at low cost has critical path impacts to SPARC and major implications for ARC viability.

This Manager leads the team to deliver a broad range of parts and assemblies to CFS1 and SASY in close collaboration with engineering and production. Success in this role requires proactive technical and operational risk management through remaining SPARC magnet design and first encounters. It also requires sustaining the team through a constant fast pace of visible critical path needs.

Furthermore, this Manager is a key contributor to future ARC and SuperBU magnet supply chains. The Manager is therefore ready to innovate supply chains and manufacturing processes, engage on magnet design (producibility) and collaborate on future sourcing strategies.

The Manager, Supply Chain - HTS Magnets is an experienced supply chain professional able to:

• Lead a team in charge of strategic and tactical procurement and supplier management
• As a working manager, drive the source selection process from end to end

Engage with the engineering and production teams to manage risks and first encounters proactively.

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.

What you'll do

• As a 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 and construction leads, plan and assign work, manage the workload and define priorities as required
  • Act as an escalation point to solve issues
  • Own relationships at executive level with major architecture, engineering and construction partners, gas suppliers and suppliers
  • 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
• As an individual contributor:
  • Elaborate and execute project procurement or commodity strategies
  • Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the project engineering team, general contractors and suppliers
  • 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

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance or other related fields
• 7+ years' related work experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environment
• Successful experience mentoring or coaching
• Previous experience sourcing and overseeing construction projects, including equipment, parts and services
• Ability to communicate with internal engineering, construction, manufacturing, and suppliers in a collaborative way
• Ability to negotiate complex contracts
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies for projects or commodities
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• 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, Finance or other related field
• Successful experience managing and developing a team
• Previous experience sourcing industrial gases
• Previous experience in a high growth environment

Must-have Requirements

• Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.
• Perform extended periods of phone or teleconference work
• Willingness to travel occasionally to construction sites and suppliers
• 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

$110,000 - $185,000 a year

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.