Strategic Sourcing Lead
About The Position
About Pacific Fusion Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems. Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders . Why This Role Matters The Strategic Sourcing Specialist Lead plays a key role in the management, execution and administration of complex contracts in support of the engineering organization. This role is responsible for the end-to-end procurement cycle, from solicitation and negotiation through award, execution, and closeout for a defined engineering commodity. This role ensures that critical components are sourced competitively, delivered on time and aligned with engineering, quality, and cost objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain in a manufacturing, R&D, or production environment
- Demonstrated experience supporting engineering, R&D programs, or early-stage product development
- Strong negotiation skills with technical, legal and executive stakeholders
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with machined parts, fabricated assemblies, castings, or electromechanical components
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Coupa, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Experience in a startup environment
- Experience working in aerospace, automotive, fusion or energy industries
Responsibilities
- Develop sourcing strategies for a designated engineering commodity, ensuring all components meet strict cost, quality, and engineering standards
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of the procurement cycle, including RFP/RFQ development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, award, administration, and execution
- Monitor and manage supplier performance and supplier production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and prevent program delays
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics to reduce costs and mitigate risks related to transportation of sourced parts
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to align procurement with project milestones and ensure the scalability of future product iterations
Benefits
- Industry-competitive salary
- Equity plan
- 6% employer 401k matching
- Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
