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Director, Supply Chain
Job Location:
Job Location:
Devens, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 170000 - 250000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
4 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research top talent and new technologies were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And were working with policymakers suppliers and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised $4 billion of capital making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.
Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.
If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as Director Supply Chain
The Director Supply Chain leads a direct procurement planning and supplier quality team. Scope of responsibilities may include raw materials machine parts systems (process or electrical) and/or construction for all active projects specifically SPARC ARC and all R&D projects. The functional scope covers strategic sourcing tactical procurement supplier management supplier development and reliability supply chain project management.
The Director Supply Chain leads the overall execution and organizational strategy for the team. They develop the management team and professionals directly reporting to the position. They ensure alignment at leadership level with internal customers and interfacing functions.
What youll do:
- Hire train support develop and coach the members of the team
- Define assign and monitor objectives
- Have management responsibility for meeting cost quality and delivery objectives for SPARC DDR FTL and other assigned projects
- In close coordination with the engineering and construction leaders plan and assign work manage the workload and define priorities
- Act as an escalation point to solve issues
- Own relationships at executive level with major suppliers
- Ensure process adherence and improvements for strategic sourcing purchase orders placement/management and supplier quality
- Report on project status risks and issues to the supply chain and project leadership teams
- Lead the execution of business transformation initiatives
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain engineering business finance or other related fields
- 10 years related work experience in supply chain in highly technical environment
- 10 years successful experience managing and developing a team
- Previous experience sourcing and overseeing complex projects including equipment parts and services spanning across multiple commodities
- Experience in a startup environment
- Ability to communicate with all functions at all levels internally and externally
- Ability to structure and negotiate complex contracts
- Ability to develop sourcing strategies for projects or commodities
- Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
- Organizational and project management skills
- Customer service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
- Exceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate integrity respect attention to detail collaboration creativity and agility
- Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
Bonus points for:
- Masters degree in the field of Supply Chain Engineering Business Finance or other related field
- Experience managing a team of people leaders
- Experience implementing a Supplier Development function
- Successful experience leading a business transformation project
Must-have Requirements:
- Perform activities such as typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally for travel to construction sites and supplier
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage high current pressure systems and cryogenics
$170000 - $250000 a year
Salary range for this full-time position equity benefits.The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.
Benefits include:
Competitive compensation with equity
13 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities
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At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Required Experience:
Director
