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Proxima Fusion is Europe's fastest-growing fusion company and the continent's best-funded fusion player, backed by over €650M. As a spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, the company is developing hardware and infrastructure for the world's first commercial stellarator fusion power plant. The team spans Munich, Zurich, and Oxford.
In this Procurement Manager role, you will drive the development of a robust and agile supply chain supporting engineering and R&D ambitions. You'll identify and partner with top-tier suppliers, shape sourcing strategies, and ensure exceptional standards in quality, cost, and delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and execute procurement strategies for highly technical components, services, and first-of-a-kind builds
- Find, assess, and onboard new suppliers; strengthen relationships with existing partners
- Lead commercial negotiations, evaluate bids, and structure deals that manage risk while optimizing performance
- Oversee end-to-end procurement operations from requisition to delivery, aligned with internal policies
- Improve procurement systems, databases, and automation
- Serve as strategic link between engineering, finance, and operations
- Provide procurement input into early product development and prototyping
This role sits at "PF2" of the company's organizational framework.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field
- Experience: 3+ years in technical procurement, ideally in fast-moving engineering settings (startup, fusion, aerospace, defence, medtech); team leadership experience preferred
- Technical acumen: Ability to read technical drawings and specifications; judgment on part manufacturability and supplier delivery capability
- Negotiation: Track record in contract negotiation, supplier risk management, and cost/value optimization
- Communication: Strong communicator; English required, German a plus
- Tools: Hands-on proficiency with procurement platforms, ERP systems, and data-driven decision-making
