Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 6 hours ago
Manager, Supply Chain – Plant Infrastructure
Devens, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expCommonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. The Manager, Supply Chain leads the team responsible for supply chain activities related to plant infrastructure, including sourcing, procurement, and supplier management while ensuring the team's objectives are met.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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%
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems designs and develops commercial fusion energy systems to produce clean energy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.88BKey Investors
GoogleUS Department of EnergyTiger Global Management
2025-08-27Series B· $863M
2025-06-30Corporate Round
2024-06-06Grant· $15M
Leadership Team
Robert Mumgaard
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Martin Greenwald
Cofounder
Recent News
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