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Helion · 1 day ago

Sourcing Lead, Indirect

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $159K/yr

6+ years exp

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, focused on building the world's first fusion power plant for clean electricity. The Sourcing Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage vendor relationships, improve supply chain processes, and ensure procurement aligns with quality, price, and delivery requirements.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Helion research teams to procure equipment, machinery, tools and services

Manage and develop vendor base of indirect goods and services categories. Improve quality of vendor base through consolidation, long-term agreements and favorable payment terms

Lead initiatives and projects cross-functionally. Improve processes and workstream efficiency within the indirect procurement category

Travel to vendor facilities

Contract negotiation in coordination with Legal team

Create purchase orders, resolve invoice and receiving snags. Maintain accurate ERP vendor and open order data

Qualification

Procurement negotiationProcess improvementSupply chain experienceTechnical requirements understandingVendor managementBusiness acumenProblem-solving skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of experience in supply chain function

3+ years of experience in procurement negotiating pricing, contracts and sales terms and conditions in coordination with legal team

Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and evolve procurement methodology

Understanding of technical requirements in coordination with cross-functional teams

Experience working for a high-growth technology or research startup

Operate independently with strong business acumen and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families

31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)

10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance

Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)

Annual wellness stipend

Company

Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.

Founded in 2013

Everett, Washington, USA

201-500 employees