Staff Supplier Integration Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

. Create and execute global supply chain strategies integrated with CFS design teams and partner functions .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeDevens • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in supply chain management, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management. Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills to drive complex projects and develop strategic plans aligned with business growth.

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Supply Chain ManagementContract NegotiationFinancial AcumenProject ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Techno-Economic ModelingCost Reduction StrategiesSpend AnalysisSupplier SelectionMarket AnalysisCategory Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Performance ManagementData AnalysisContracting for Long Lead Time ItemsSourcing for R&D Prototypes

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExceptional Organizational SkillsAbility to Earn TrustAdaptability to Startup EnvironmentProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Fusion IndustryMergers and AcquisitionsJoint VenturesSupplier Health MonitoringIndustrial Hazards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and execute global supply chain strategies integrated with CFS design teams and partner functions
Drive powerplant value engineering, cost reductions, technology selection, and increased technology readiness of fusion hardware
Develop techno-economic models and inputs for future powerplants
Provide feedback to R&D and engineering teams on cost and levelized cost of electricity levers
Advise Supply Chain, Open Innovation, Government Affairs, and C-Suite teams on acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and supply chain strategies
Track the global fusion industry, market participants, technologies, and trends
Develop and lead category and commodity strategies, including spend analysis, benchmarking, cost and market analysis, supplier selection, and contracting
Support customers, sponsors, partners, and investors in diligence processes
Support scope, budget, and schedule development for new projects
Raise execution or design concerns with supporting rationale or data
Support Investor Relations, Business Development, Corporate Finance, and Engineering teams with queries and reports
Develop and execute annual and strategic plans with commodity strategies
Execute strategies aligned with business growth and new product introductions
Build relationships with key supplier leadership
Align Engineering, Technology, Business, Operations, Finance, and Quality functions
Manage sourcing processes and supplier performance
Prepare briefing materials, technical reports, and public-facing presentations
Drive continuous improvement and functional transformation
Monitor strategic supplier health, risks, and countermeasures
Conduct supplier business reviews, site surveys, and business evaluations
Escalate and resolve supplier corrective actions and sourcing issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
15+ years minimum experience managing supply chains in raw materials, metals, machined components, welding and fabrication, and/or contracted assemblies
High finance acumen to understand a company's financial structure and strategize contract incentives
Extensive technical knowledge of contracting for long lead time items based on project milestones
Must be able to travel 25%–50% of the time and to remote sites
Experience in sourcing for both R&D prototypes and ongoing production
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills; proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen a culture of inclusion
Ability to generate work plans, define milestones, and contribute to process improvement
Strong organizational abilities to manage varied cases and scenarios
Ability to map and understand complex interconnected systems
Exceptional attention to detail across multiple systems
Reliable and persistent work ethic
Ability to adapt modeling from rough estimates to detailed project specifications
Adaptability to a startup environment and ability to solve broad, ambiguous problems
Ability to take independent ownership of execution approaches
Proven writing and communication ability for broad external audiences
Willingness to perform typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods
Willingness to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call regularly
Ability to work in facilities containing industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
Bonus: Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions, joint venture formation, or strategic partnership framework development

Benefits

Comp & perks

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