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Helion · 12 hours ago

Global Supply Manager, Electronics

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$159K/yr - $196K/yr

8+ years exp

Helion Energy is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, aiming to build the world's first fusion power plant. The Global Supply Manager will source and procure custom electronics, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead initiatives to strengthen the supply chain and vendor partnerships.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Source electronic components and assemblies in collaboration with engineering and production. Drive BOM cost reductions and secure vendor capacity to support schedule requirements

Identify new vendors and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors to develop a diverse and robust supply chain

Lead bidding efforts. Negotiate contract terms and manage existing contracts with vendors including manufacturing service agreements, stocking programs, non-disclosure agreements, etc

Lead initiatives and projects cross-functionally

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

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationElectromechanical ExperienceRisk ManagementGlobal Supply Base KnowledgeData-driven Decision MakingMentoringCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field with 8+ years of experience in sourcing, contracting & supplier management

Proven track record of scaling supplier spend into the $100M+ range, including establishing long-term strategic partnerships in technically complex, capital-intensive environments

Experience supporting complex electromechanical, pulsed-power, high-voltage, or semiconductor in energy, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments

Direct experience working with engineering teams through rapid design iteration, ambiguous specifications, and evolving requirements

Familiarity with capital equipment sourcing, including precision machining, specialty metals, ceramics, composites, and advanced electronics

Experience developing and qualifying new suppliers for novel technologies industries

Strong understanding of supplier risk management, including long lead-time mitigation, sole-source strategies, and make-vs-buy analysis

Experience scaling from R&D and prototype builds into pilot and early production, while maintaining schedule discipline

Ability to operate effectively in a mission-driven, high-urgency startup culture, balancing speed, rigor, and cost

Experience supporting a global supply base, with knowledge of domestic supplier ecosystems and export/control considerations

Demonstrated ability to influence senior technical leaders and program managers through data-driven trade studies and sourcing recommendations

Experience mentoring junior sourcing or supply chain team members

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