Pacific Fusion · 6 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Lead
San Leandro, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $167K/yr
8+ years expPacific Fusion is a company focused on powering the world with clean energy through innovative fusion technology. The Strategic Sourcing Lead is responsible for managing the procurement cycle for engineering commodities, ensuring that components meet cost, quality, and engineering standards while supporting project milestones.
EnergyNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for a designated engineering commodity, ensuring all components meet strict cost, quality, and engineering standards
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of the procurement cycle, including RFP/RFQ development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, award, administration, and execution
Monitor and manage supplier performance and supplier production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and prevent program delays
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics to reduce costs and mitigate risks related to transportation of sourced parts
Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to align procurement with project milestones and ensure the scalability of future product iterations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain in a manufacturing, R&D, or production environment
Demonstrated experience supporting engineering, R&D programs, or early-stage product development
Strong negotiation skills with technical, legal and executive stakeholders
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications
Preferred
Familiarity with machined parts, fabricated assemblies, castings, or electromechanical components
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Coupa, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Experience in a startup environment
Experience working in aerospace, automotive, fusion or energy industries
Benefits
Equity plan
6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Company
Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion focuses on renewable energy generation, emphasizing affordable fusion power inspired by nature.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$900M2024-10-25Series A· $900M
Leadership Team
Will Regan
Chief Scientist
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