Strategic Sourcing Lead

Overview

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. We are designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain and are developing key components required to build affordable fusion systems. We have raised over $900M to date and are assembling leading scientists, engineers, and operators to deliver our ambitious plans.

Read more about us in this letter from our founders.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist Lead manages, executes, and administers complex contracts in support of the engineering organization. This role covers the end-to-end procurement cycle—from solicitation and negotiation through award, execution, and closeout—for a defined engineering commodity. It ensures critical components are sourced competitively, delivered on time, and aligned with engineering, quality, and cost objectives.

• 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

• 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

• Familiarity with machined parts, fabricated assemblies, castings, or electromechanical components
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Coupa, Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Experience in a startup environment
• Experience working in aerospace, automotive, fusion or energy industries

Pay Range:

$111,200 - $166,800 USD

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Actual base salary offered will be determined by experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary; our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.