Xcimer Energy · 1 month ago
Engineering Procurement Specialist
Denver, CO
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expXcimer Energy is a company focused on deploying fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals. As an Engineering Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing, procurement, and delivery of technical hardware, ensuring accurate purchase orders, and maintaining supplier relationships to support the company's mission.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the RFQ and sourcing process for custom parts, collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams to translate purchase requisitions into RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and convert approved selections into purchase orders
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; manage daily communications, request and evaluate quotes, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and basic contract terms to support cost, quality, and schedule goals
Serve as the liaison between Engineering and suppliers for all Xcimer-designed components
Track order status and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery; identify and resolve issues such as delays, quantity discrepancies, and documentation needs
Partner with Finance to resolve invoice variances, payment issues, and other procurement-related discrepancies
Maintain accurate purchasing records, lead-time updates, delivery commitments, and supplier information within internal systems
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements
Qualification
Required
2+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing or complex hardware environment
Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or related field; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials for custom components
Experience managing multiple RFQs and purchase orders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with strong attention to detail
Experience using procurement systems, ERP/MRP tools, and Microsoft Office Suite to manage RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier data
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and leadership teams
Proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage issues independently
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum
Preferred
Experience working with complex integrated hardware, ideally in nuclear, aerospace, space systems, or similar industries
Experience leading supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, and basic commercial terms
Experience performing should-cost analysis on supplier quotes
Experience working with quality requirements and supplier documentation packages
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption)
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 6%
Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours
10 paid sick leave
13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns
Equity will be granted to eligible employees
Equity is designed to allow employees to share in company results and success.
Company
Xcimer Energy
Xcimer Energy is an inertial fusion company offering laser-driven fusion to provide cheap, abundant, and carbon-free energy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$117.75MKey Investors
HedosophiaUS Department of Energy
2024-06-04Series A· $100M
2023-12-07Grant
2023-05-31Grant· $9M
Leadership Team
Ben Wheeler
Co-Founder, VP of Strategy
Alexander Valys
President & CTO
Recent News
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2025-09-17
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