Associate Buyer - Contract
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Milpitas, CA, US
Summary
The Associate Buyer will manage procurement needs, including purchase order creation, contract negotiation, and invoice resolution. They will also maintain supplier relationships and ensure data integrity within the supply chain systems.
Job 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, 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.
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What you'll do:
- 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
What we’re looking for:
- 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
Bonus Points For:
- Hands on experience with an ERP system
- Experience in manufacturing environment
- Technical Procurement Experience
- Experience with Odoo ERP
- Creative negotiating skills
Must-have requirements:
- 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
\n$30 - $40 an hourThis is a contract position.\n
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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.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is on a mission to deliver clean fusion energy to the planet fast enough to matter for humanity’s biggest challenges.
It’s urgent. The gap between the energy we need and the energy we have is widening every day. Fusion is a critical part of the energy transition away from fossil fuels, a new chapter for the world’s energy supply.
We’re committing to delivering fusion power plants and a full-fledged fusion energy industry as we’ve delivered on other promises. Like the world’s strongest high-temperature superconducting magnet, the game-changing technology that’s making commercial fusion energy a reality.
We’ve raised over $2 billion in capital — more than any other fusion energy company — and attracted top talent to design, build, and deliver commercial fusion power plants. And we’re working with policymakers and suppliers to make fusion energy available globally.
As we push toward the fusion-energy future, we’ll keep setting and meeting milestones, sharing and validating our progress, and encouraging others to do the same.
If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.
Founded
2018
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Energy Technology
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Devens, Massachusetts
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is on a mission to deliver clean fusion energy to the planet fast enough to matter for humanity’s biggest challenges.
It’s urgent. The gap between the energy we need and the energy we have is widening every day. Fusion is a critical part of the energy transition away from fossil fuels, a new chapter for the world’s energy supply.
We’re committing to delivering fusion power plants and a full-fledged fusion energy industry as we’ve delivered on other promises. Like the world’s strongest high-temperature superconducting magnet, the game-changing technology that’s making commercial fusion energy a reality.
We’ve raised over $2 billion in capital — more than any other fusion energy company — and attracted top talent to design, build, and deliver commercial fusion power plants. And we’re working with policymakers and suppliers to make fusion energy available globally.
As we push toward the fusion-energy future, we’ll keep setting and meeting milestones, sharing and validating our progress, and encouraging others to do the same.
If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.
Founded
2018
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Energy Technology
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Devens, Massachusetts