How much experience is required?

At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Procurement Manager role.

What seniority level is this role?

Proxima Fusion targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Procurement Manager role at Proxima Fusion.

Procurement Manager at Proxima Fusion

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Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Proxima Fusion's careers page October 15, 2026.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Procurement Manager role.
What seniority level is this role?: Proxima Fusion targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Procurement Manager role at Proxima Fusion.

From the original posting

WHO WE ARE
Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player, as well as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Backed by over €650M and powered by a growing team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford, we are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant.

YOUR IMPACT
We need a Purchasing Specialist who thrives at the intersection of technology and execution. In this role, you will drive the development of a robust and agile supply chain that supports our engineering and R&D ambitions. You’ll be responsible for identifying and partnering with top-tier suppliers, shaping sourcing strategies, and ensuring exceptional standards in quality, cost, and delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Strategic sourcing: Design and run procurement strategies for highly technical components, services and first-of-a-kind builds.
Supplier management: Find, assess and onboard new suppliers, and strengthen relationships with existing ones.
Contract negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations, evaluate bids, and structure deals that manage risk while getting the best performance.
End-to-end procurement operations: Oversee the whole process from requisition to delivery, in line with internal policies.
Tool and process ownership: Improve procurement systems, databases and automation.
Cross-functional collaboration: Be the strategic link between engineering, finance and operations.
R&D support: Bring procurement input into early product development and prototyping.

WHO YOU ARE

Education: Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related technical field.
Experience: 3+ years in technical procurement, ideally in a fast-moving engineering setting (startup, fusion, aerospace, defence, medtech). Team leadership experience is preferred.
Technical acumen: Reads technical drawings and specs, and can judge whether a part can be made and what a supplier can deliver.
Negotiation: A track record in contract negotiation, supplier risk and cost/value optimisation.
Communication: Strong communicator. English is required, German is a plus.
Tools: Hands-on with procurement platforms, ERP and data-driven decision-making.

INTERVIEW PROCESS
Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
Technical Screening (30 min)
Technical Panel (3x60 min)

*This role sits at "PF2" of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information.

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