Procurement Specialist

About this position Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies. If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Procurement Specialist . This is what you need to know: Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits Contract: Permanent, full time Reporting to: Senior Director of Supply Chain Your role in the mission: Type One Energy is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to support sourcing and purchasing activities for programs supporting our stellarator development programs. This role will manage purchase orders, supplier communications, contract administration, and procurement execution for specialized materials, equipment, and services required for the manufacture and testing of a variety of technical components and programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a technical environment, and has experience procuring engineered components, precision hardware, specialty materials, or scientific equipment. Key Responsibilities Execute procurement activities supporting stellarator/Infinity program development and manufacturing. Create and manage purchase orders, requisitions, supplier quotations, and procurement documentation. Source and procure technical components, instrumentation, test equipment, and other technical products and services. Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations for cost, lead time, technical capability, and quality requirements. Expedite critical orders and proactively manage supplier delivery commitments. Maintain accurate procurement records within ERP and purchasing systems. Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance teams to support program requirements. Track supplier performance and assist with issue resolution. Support supplier onboarding and qualification activities. Assist with contract administration, NDAs, and purchasing agreements. Generate procurement reports on supplier performance, spend, and delivery metrics. Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and contractual requirements. What you’ll need: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience. Experience managing purchase orders and supplier communications. Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience procuring materials or equipment for aerospace, energy, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, defense, or research organizations. Understanding of engineered-to-order or low-volume/high-complexity hardware environments. Knowledge of supplier quality requirements and contract terms. APICS, CPSM, CPM, or similar certification We offer : In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get… A hybrid work policy Stock options Insurance plans Retirement options And many more great voluntary benefits Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn. Export Control Compliance Notice This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations. Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. 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