Associate Buyer - Contract

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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies,

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BuyerProcurement & Purchasing

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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 a Contract Associate Buyer

As a member of the Supply Chain Team, you will supports the business for procurement needs with contract data management, reporting, and integrity - including light negotiations, PO issuance, invoice resolution, order management and data analytics.

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 (cost, schedule, quality) 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 on-time and on-quality

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

Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers

High School Diploma

0-2 years in Procurement or related role

Experience with Google Workspace

Exceptional communications skills

Strong collaboration and relationship building skills

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks

Works with Integrity

Strong Customer Service skills

Remarkable problem-solving skills

Works well under pressure

Possesses excellent judgment

Hands on experience with an ERP system

Experience in manufacturing environment

Technical Procurement Experience

Experience with Odoo ERP

Creative negotiating skills

Extended periods of computer work either standing or sitting

Extended periods of phone or teleconference work

Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

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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.