Early Career Buyer (m/w/d)

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group and new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant.

More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Buyer you will complete purchase requests for catalog items and services on behalf of Helion's technical, production and support teams with a focus on moving quickly and providing an excellent level of customer service. Buyers improve our supply base, procurement and finance activities by managing ERP system data, securing improved payment terms with all suppliers and coordinating with Helion's Finance team to tactically close project goals. This is an onsite role that reports to our Sourcing and Procurement manager at our Everett, WA office.

You Will

• Issue purchase orders quickly and without error
• Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers
• Review open order reports and manage deliveries, expediting when necessary
• Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time, resolve invoice and receiving snags
• Provide customer service for Helion's internal customers
• Manage supply base of off-the-shelf components
• Coordinate contract management with Legal team
• Negotiate price and payment terms

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent customer service experience
• Proven ability to complete projects and tasks
• Past experience organizing competing tasks and projects
• Proficient in Word and Excel

Total Compensation and Benefits

Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.

This is a non-exempt hourly role.

Hourly Pay Rate

$26 - $26 USD

Benefits

Our staffing partner provides a comprehensive benefits package to support our contractors' health, well-being, and financial future. You’ll receive weekly pay, along with access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional resources include health advocacy, employee assistance programs, and exclusive discounts. As a contractor, you'll be an integral part of our team, while officially employed by our staffing agency, which will manage all payroll and benefits.

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.