Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Supply Chain
Buyer
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“Buyer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: Procurement, Negotiation, Data analytics. Create purchase orders. Negotiate standard contract terms”
Industry & Context.
Creative problem solving; Critical thinking
Dedication safety, Occasionally travel, Work required nights/weekends/on-call, Compliance U.S. laws
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 0-2 years experience, Perform activities typing sitting extended periods
Nice to Have
Master's degree, Experience high growth environment, Experience sourcing technical products, Experience managing technical suppliers
What You'll Do.
Create purchase orders
Negotiate standard contract terms
Coordinate with legal counsel
Issue requests for quote
Analyze supplier responses
Set up terms accounts new suppliers
Complete data entry onboard supplier
Manage open orders suppliers
Resolve invoice issues
Ensure vendors paid time
Adhere supply chain policies
Purchase from project requests
Provide updates internal customers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal engineering; Manufacturing; Suppliers
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
## Description 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 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 a Buyer This individual will support the business for procurement needs with light negotiations, PO issuance, invoice resolution, order follow up and data analytics. ## What you'll do Create error-free high volume 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 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 as expected 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 Purchase from both MRP and project/purchase requests under departmental guidelines Provide
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