Procurement Manager, Integrated Systems (Cryogenics, Vacuum, Plant)

Proxima Fusion is hiring a Procurement Manager for Integrated Systems in Munich to lead sourcing for complex equipment where suppliers play a key role in the design, integration and long-term performance of the system. You will develop sourcing strategies for cryogenic systems, fuel cycle, vacuum systems, plant electrical supply, cooling, instrumentation, control and data, plasma heating and diagnostics. You will define commercial agreements covering performance, warranties, acceptance testing and lifecycle support, and manage supplier interfaces and delivery milestones. It suits people with five to seven years sourcing complex technical systems.

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  Own procurement for integrated systems, manufacturing equipment and supplier-designed technical packages.

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  Develop sourcing strategies and identify the best suppliers for complex engineering systems such as cryogenic systems, fuel cycle, vacuum systems, plant electrical supply, cooling, instrumentation/control/data, plasma heating and diagnostics.

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  Lead RFIs, RFPs and supplier negotiations from market assessment through contract award.

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  Define commercial agreements covering performance, warranties, documentation, acceptance testing and lifecycle support.

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  Work closely with Engineering to manage supplier interfaces, technical risks and delivery milestones.

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  Manage interfaces between technical packages and suppliers, ensuring system-level performance requirements, integration responsibilities and acceptance criteria are clearly defined.

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  Support contract execution by managing supplier performance, change requests and commercial risks.

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  Improve procurement processes using digital tools and AI to simplify sourcing and decision-making.

• Around 5–7 years of experience in procurement, supplier management or strategic sourcing.

• Experience sourcing complex equipment, machinery or integrated technical systems and working under uncertainty

• Comfortable working with technical specifications, system interfaces and acceptance testing and able to adapt to constant changes.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Able to balance technical, commercial and project considerations when making sourcing decisions.

• You switch cleanly between strategic thinking and execution mode, navigating multi-stakeholder environments with ease and bringing professionalism to everything you touch

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Preferred experience in fusion, aerospace, energy, nuclear, automation or other complex engineering industries.

• Preferred experience sourcing cryogenic systems, vacuum equipment, manufacturing machinery, power systems or similar technical packages.

• Preferred familiarity with FAT/SAT, commissioning, warranties and lifecycle support.

• Preferred experience in a startup, scale-up or first-of-a-kind engineering environment.

   

• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)

• Technical Screening (30 min)

• Technical Panel (3x60 min)

*This role sits at "PF2" of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information.

At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.