Supply Chain Manager

Thea Energy is a hard-tech fusion company reinventing the stellarator to enable commercial fusion energy. The Supply Chain Manager will own end-to-end procurement and supplier management while integrating supply chain planning with FP&A to ensure critical equipment and materials arrive on time and on budget.

• Own the procurement process from requisition to payment to ensure timely availability of critical equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize procurement processes.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier/vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts and terms.
• Collaborate with engineering, prototyping, and finance teams to forecast demand across projects.
• Analyze prototyping spend, provide insights and recommendations, and lead cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Support finance with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance and Strategy team.

• 5+ years of supply chain management experience and a related degree.
• Experience in supply chain management, procurement, and finance in a hard-tech environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with supply chain tools/software, Excel, and PowerPoint for analysis and reporting.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including integrating supply chain activities with project timelines and FP&A.
• Proven success negotiating with and managing a diverse supplier base.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience with budget management, financial analysis, and supporting finance functions.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

• Salary range: $85,000–$150,000 per year.

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision).

• Employee equity stock options.

• 20 days PTO.

• Equal opportunity employer; AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process.