Procurement Manager - Siting & Infrastructure

At Proxima Fusion, we are building the first generation of stellarator power plants. To make that happen, we need world-class infrastructure. As Procurement Manager for Siting & Infrastructure, you'll lead sourcing for the facilities and services that will enable Alpha, our stellarator demonstrator - from site preparation and utilities to construction works and engineering services. You'll work closely with Engineering, Siting, Legal and Finance to identify the right partners, negotiate contracts and ensure critical projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. This is a unique opportunity to shape the supply chain behind one of Europe's most ambitious engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Own procurement for construction, infrastructure, utilities and site development activities; Develop sourcing strategies and identify the best contractors and suppliers for each package; Lead RFIs, RFPs and contract negotiations from market assessment through supplier selection; Build long-term relationships with contractors, engineering firms and infrastructure partners; Work with the infrastructure team and its commercial and contracts leads to align procurement with permitting, construction schedules and project milestones; Support contract execution by managing change orders, supplier performance and commercial risks; Improve procurement processes using digital tools and AI to simplify sourcing and decision-making; Collaborate across Siting & Infrastructure, Legal, Finance and Quality to keep projects moving

Requirements

Around 8+ years of procurement, sourcing or commercial experience; Hands-on experience reviewing and negotiating construction, engineering services, EPC/EPCM and equipment supply contracts, including commercial terms, liabilities, warranties, change orders and acceptance provisions; Strong negotiation and contract management skills; Comfortable working with technical stakeholders in fast-moving project environments; Fluent in German and English; A pragmatic problem solver who enjoys building relationships and finding creative solutions; You switch cleanly between strategic thinking and execution mode, navigating multi-stakeholder environments with ease and bringing professionalism to everything you touch; Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business or a related field

Nice to have

Preferred experience in energy, nuclear, fusion, aerospace, infrastructure, industrial facilities or other highly regulated technical industries; Preferred experience with German construction markets, contractor networks, permitting interfaces, HSE requirements or industrial site development; Preferred experience working in scale-up, project-driven or first-of-a-kind technical environments

Benefits

Build the machine that builds the machine; Work at the frontier of manufacturing technology; Do work that matters, and see it grow; Make an impact you can point to