Join Helion as a Procurement Specialist to support sourcing and procurement processes in a rapidly growing fusion power company.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Procurement Specialist at Helion plays a crucial role in sourcing hardware, equipment, and services to support the company's ambitious fusion energy projects. This position requires a blend of procurement experience and strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on maintaining accurate vendor data and resolving discrepancies. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 3 years of relevant experience and a proactive approach to evolving procurement processes in a fast-paced environment. Helion's commitment to innovation and urgency makes this an exciting opportunity for those looking to contribute to groundbreaking energy solutions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Helion's career page.
- Helion has 95 other open roles including Corporate Communications Specialist, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer.
Quick facts
- Is the Procurement Specialist role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Everett, WA.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this Procurement Specialist role.
- Where is the role based?
- Helion is hiring for this position in Everett, WA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Helion targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Procurement Specialist role at Helion.
From the original posting
About Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing:
Due to organization growth, we are seeking multiple proactive and driven Procurement Specialists to join our growing team. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to procure off the shelf hardware, equipment, services and software, ensuring timely execution of requirements as needed by Helion Energy’s technical and production teams. This position offers the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of procurement activities and categories in a quickly growing organization, along with helping to determine effective procurement processes as our team expands. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Manager of Procurement at our Everett, WA office.
You Will
Support sourcing of direct or indirect items and service categories for custom requirements and applications.
Create purchase orders to procure hardware, equipment, software and services.
Pursue credit terms with vendors and assist with execution of contracts, forms and agreements.
Resolve receiving and invoicing discrepancies.
Maintain accurate ERP vendor and open order data.
Evolve and implement processes in coordination with team leads and management.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent working experience.
1 - 3+ years of experience working in procurement, operations, or buying function supporting manufacturing and R&D.
Operate independently with strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
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Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.