Purchasing Buyer, Senior

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 pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). 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. The Senior Buyer will support the sourcing and delivery of components required to build the fusion demonstration system. You will work closely with scientists and engineers across many disciplines to ensure that their designs can be assembled on time and on budget, leading to a successful project delivery. Your role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing supplier performance, and implementing procurement strategies to meet business objectives. You will also support cost reduction initiatives and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure optimal supply chain performance.

Oversee the overall procurement process including but not limited to creating and reviewing RFPs and RFQs, purchase order management, and invoice reconciliation

Identify potential supply chain risks and develop risk mitigation plans

Prepare reports to track KPIs, supplier performance, and cost‑saving initiatives

Participate in continuous improvement of current systems and processes and the overall procurement process

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related equivalent experience in this field

5+ years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of supply chain processes including procurement, logistics, and inventory management

Experience with supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation

Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills and experience with data analysis and reporting

Bonus Points For

Experience working in aerospace, automotive, fusion or energy industries

Equity plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment.