Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Supply Chain
Director,SupplyChain–PlantSystems&Infrastructure
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“Director, Supply Chain – Plant Systems & Infrastructure at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: supply chain activities, process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, supplier management, supplier development, supplier reliability, supply chain project management. leads the team in charge of supply chain activities for the Plant Systems and Infrastructure ”
What You'll Achieve.
meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives for SPARC DDR, FTL and other assigned projects
Industry & Context.
Exceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skills; Act as an escalation point to solve issues
Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally for travel to construction sites and supplier, Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics, Compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance or other related fields, 10+ years’ related work experience in supply chain in highly technical environment, 5+ years’ successful experience managing and developing a team, Previous experience sourcing and overseeing complex projects, including equipment, parts and services spanning across multiple commodities, Ability to communicate with all functions, at all levels, internally and externally, Ability to structure and 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 activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally for travel to construction sites and supplier, Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics, Compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field, Successful experience managing a team of people leaders, Successful experience leading a business transformation project
What You'll Do.
leads the team in charge of supply chain activities for the Plant Systems and Infrastructure scope
Responsibilities include process systems
electrical systems and plant infrastructure (construction
operations and maintenance
and industrial gases) for all active projects – specifically SPARC
ARC and all other R&D projects.
The functional scope covers strategic sourcing
supplier development and reliability
supply chain project management.
leads the overall execution and organizational strategy for the team.
develop the management team and Supplier Integration Managers directly reporting to the position.
ensure alignment as leadership level with internal customers and interfacing functions.
develop and coach the members of the team
assign and monitor objectives
Have management responsibility for meeting cost
quality and delivery objectives for SPARC DDR
FTL and other assigned projects
In close coordination with the engineering and construction leaders
manage the workload and define priorities
Act as an escalation point to solve issues
Own relationships at executive level with major suppliers
Ensure process adherence and improvements for strategic sourcing
purchase orders placement/management and supplier quality
Report on project status
risks and issues to the supply chain and project leadership teams
Lead the execution of business transformation initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
ensure alignment as leadership level with internal customers and interfacing functions.; In close coordination with the engineering and construction leaders, plan and assign work, manage the workload and define priorities; Report on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and project leadership teams
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate with all functions, at all levels, internally and externally
Process & Methodology
supply chain project management, Organizational and project management skills, sourcing and overseeing complex projects, plan and assign work, manage the workload, define priorities, Report on project status, risks and issues
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 Director, Supply Chain – Plant Systems & Infrastructure The Director, Supply Chain leads the team in charge of supply chain activities for the Plant Systems and Infrastructure scope. Responsibilities include process systems, electrical systems and plant infrastructure (construction, operations and maintenance, and industrial gases) for all active projects – specifically SPARC, ARC and all other R&D projects. The functional scope covers strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, supplier management, supplier development and reliability, supply chain project management. The Director, Supply Chain leads the overall execution and organizational strategy for the team. They develop the management team and Supplier Integration Managers directly reporting to the position. They ensure alignment as leadership level with internal customers and interfacing functions. ## What you'll do Hire, 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 for SPARC DDR, FTL and other assigned projects In close coordination with the engineering and construction leaders, plan and ass
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