Sourcing Manager
Join Helion as a Sourcing Manager to lead procurement strategies and develop a high-performing team in the fusion power industry.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
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Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect categories
- Manage the end-to-end sourcing process
- Partner with stakeholders to define business requirements
- Negotiate complex, high-value agreements
Must have
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management
- 3+ years hiring, managing, coaching, and developing procurement professionals
- Demonstrated success developing and executing category strategies
- Experience leading complex, high-value negotiations
- Strong analytical and financial acumen
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Sourcing Manager at Helion is responsible for leading a procurement team and developing sourcing strategies for various indirect categories, focusing on cost optimization and supply chain resilience. This role requires extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, particularly in managing complex negotiations and supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in category management and a proven track record in fast-paced environments. Helion's growth stage presents an opportunity to shape procurement processes that support its ambitious mission in fusion energy.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Helion's careers page October 9, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Sourcing Manager role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Helion targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sourcing Manager role at Helion.
From the original posting
What You Will Be Doing:
This is a newly created role driven by Helion’s continued growth and the need to scale our procurement capabilities. As a Sourcing Manager you’ll have the opportunity to develop a growing team (currently 3 direct reports), shape how we approach indirect sourcing, and establish the strategies and processes that will support Helion at its next stage. You’ll lead strategic category management for all spend categories including direct materials, software, professional services, hardware, capital expenditures, and research and development, partnering across the company to improve cost, quality, technology, and operational resilience.
You Will:
Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, including hiring, coaching, training, workload management, and performance accountability.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect categories, with an emphasis on cost optimization, scalability, standardization, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience.
Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, from requirements gathering and competitive bidding through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and renewals.
Partner with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to define business requirements, forecast spend, evaluate total cost of ownership, and establish clear agreements, intellectual property terms, and statements of work.
Negotiate complex, high-value agreements and build strategic supplier relationships that improve pricing, service quality, innovation, and long-term value.
Strengthen procurement operations through standardized processes, supplier performance reviews, KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and executive reporting on category performance and risk.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field or years of experience.
8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, including responsibility for one or more indirect categories such as IT, professional services, hardware, capital expenditures, or facilities management.
3+ years hiring, managing, coaching, and developing procurement or sourcing professionals.
Demonstrated success developing and executing category strategies in a growing or rapidly changing organization.
Experience leading complex, high-value negotiations and working with agreements such as MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and renewals.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience evaluating pricing models, spend, and total cost of ownership.
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Annual wellness stipend
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