Purchasing Manager

Marvel Fusion • Munich, Germany • 3w ago

Who we are

Marvel Fusion, founded in 2019 and based in Munich, is a technology pioneer in the field of safe, clean, and reliable power generation. With the aim of solving one of the biggest problems of humanity, we are developing a completely new type of fusion energy technology that dramatically increases the probability of fusion and builds on recent advances in laser and nanoscience.

Why Marvel Fusion

By joining us, you will be:

Part of a highly purpose-driven team working on providing the world with clean, safe and abundant energy
Working alongside world-leading scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of Fusion
Part of a start-up where growth on a company and individual level is the default
Contributing towards the transition to a world with clean and abundant energy

Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Munich
Workplace type: Hybrid

The impact you will make

In your role, you will be at the forefront of revolutionizing fusion energy, driving cutting-edge technology development and scientific breakthroughs. You will ensure that critical components are delivered on time and to the highest standards, directly influencing the success of our experimental campaigns and technological advancements. Collaborating closely with our science and engineering teams, you will play a pivotal role in project meetings and lead supplier selection and order-to-pay activities.

Working alongside the purchasing and supply chain team, you will expand and maintain a dynamic supplier portfolio, forge strategic partnerships, and be instrumental in refining and optimizing internal processes. Your contributions will be crucial to the development of our demonstration facility in the US, advancing our operations, and solidifying our leadership in the fusion energy sector.

More specifically, you will:

As a key part of project teams, you will contribute to achieve project milestones and financial goals for major projects.
You will be responsible for all operational and strategic sourcing activities, incl. defining procurement strategies, price & contract negotiation and supplier selection
As part of your end-2-end responsibility you will monitor and track on time deliveries and identify solutions in case of deviations or quality defects
Your daily activities will also include building and maintaining a long-lasting international supplier portfolio for a variety of experimental items and products
You will contribute to the further development of processes, such as oder-2-pay, risk management or supply chain activities

What you bring

University degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or comparable studies
3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the procurement department of the vacuum or laser industry
Technically adept with experience in managing external stakeholders and suppliers
A high level of diligence, quality awareness, independence, and service orientation
Financially aware with a can-do attitude
Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Experienced in working with MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP Systems (MS Dynamics 365 Business Central)
Fluent in German and English
Open to regularly traveling to international locations, such as Fort Collins, to support local operations and purchasing activities

What we offer

An opportunity to make a huge impact on the future of our planet by making clean, safe and abundant energy possible
Flexible working, location- and hours-wise
A human-centred company culture with super nice and supportive colleagues
A great sense of community through team events and fun in and outside the office
A modern office with a lot of collaborative space close to Theresienwiese in Munich
Highly competitive compensation and benefits package