Devens, MA

Corporate Operations – Supply Chain /

Full-time /

Remote

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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, 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 assign work, 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

What We’re Looking For:

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

Bonus Points For:

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

Must-have Requirements:

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, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

$170,000 - $250,000 a year

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:

Competitive compensation with equity
13 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities

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.

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Director, Supply Chain – Plant Systems & Infrastructure

Devens, MA

Corporate Operations – Supply Chain /

Full-time /

Remote

apply for this job

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 assign work, 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

What We’re Looking For:

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

Bonus Points For:

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

Must-have Requirements:

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, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Competitive compensation with equity
13 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities

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