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.
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