Senior Buyer

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand.

You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

The Senior Buyer will support the sourcing and delivery of components required to build the fusion demonstration system. You will work closely with scientists and engineers across many disciplines to ensure that their designs can be assembled on time and on budget, leading to a successful project delivery. Your role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing supplier performance, and implementing procurement strategies to meet business objectives.

You will also support cost reduction initiatives and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure optimal supply chain performance.

• Oversee the overall procurement process including but not limited to creating and reviewing RFPs and RFQs, purchase order management, and invoice reconciliation
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance to purchase agreements and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers to identify potential suppliers that meet design requirements and align with the company's overall goals and objectives
• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop risk mitigation plans
• Prepare reports to track KPIs, supplier performance, and cost‑saving initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement of current systems and processes and the overall procurement process

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related equivalent experience in this field
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes including procurement, logistics, and inventory management
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation
• Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills and experience with data analysis and reporting
• Comfortable operating in an evolving, ambiguous, and cross‑functional startup environment

• Experience with reviewing terms and conditions and master schedule agreements
• Experience with Coupa
• Experience in a startup environment
• Experience working in aerospace, automotive, fusion or energy industries

Pay Range: $125,000 — $150,000 USD

• Industry‑competitive salary
• 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…