YOUR IMPACT

At Proxima Fusion, we are building the future of clean energy - and we need a Procurement Specialist who thrives at the intersection of technology and execution. In this role, you will drive the development of a robust and agile supply chain that supports our engineering and R&D ambitions. You’ll be responsible for identifying and partnering with top-tier suppliers, shaping sourcing strategies, and ensuring exceptional standards in quality, cost, and delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Strategic Sourcing: Design and execute procurement strategies for professional services, technical consulting, engineering support and research agreements
• Supplier Management: Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers; strengthen partnerships with existing vendors to uphold high standards in quality, delivery, and cost-efficiency.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations for service agreements, statements of work (SOWs), framework agreements, and other contractual arrangements while managing commercial and operational risk.
• Procurement Operations: Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for services from request intake and supplier selection to contract execution, renewals, and supplier performance tracking.
• Tool & Process Ownership: Drive improvements in our procurement infrastructure including systems, databases, AI adoption and process automation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure procurement decisions are technically informed, commercially sound, and aligned with company priorities.

WHO YOU ARE

• Experience: 3+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally in a fast-paced environment developing complex systems or services.
• Commercial & Technical Understanding: You are comfortable working with technical stakeholders and service providers, and can understand technical requirements, supplier capabilities, and project constraints.
• Negotiation Excellence: Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier risk management, and cost/value optimization.
• Strong Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; able to build trust with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Tools & Systems: Hands-on experience with procurement platforms, ERP tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in English and comprehensive German.
• Experience in startups, nuclear / energy, or other highly regulated technical industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, or medtech.
• Familiarity with research collaborations, engineering consulting procurement, or framework agreements.
• Experience helping scale procurement processes in growing organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and select vendors and suppliers. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key partners.

Purchasing & Negotiation: Source goods and services, solicit bids, and negotiate contracts to secure the best value and quality.

Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies.

Order Processing: Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions. Track and monitor all orders to ensure timely delivery and receipt.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all purchases, contracts, and vendor information.

Desired Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain role.

Technical Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Leadership: The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with various departments.

Certification: Professional certifications such as a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) are highly desirable.

Disclaimer:

The responsibilities and qualifications outlined above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and skills required. The company reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

Must be able to successfully pass, as required, a federal, state, or local government's background investigation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• The contractor will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)