# Buyer/Planner at Thea Energy

- Company: Thea Energy
- What the company does: Thea Energy is building an economical and scalable fusion energy system utilizing arrays of mass manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Backed by Prelude Ventures.
- Company website: https://thea.energy
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Kearny, NJ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $145K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/thea.energy/267aef69-3360-416d-a03f-aa5c3800da72
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/thea-energy-buyer-planner/

## About the role

Thea Energy is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Buyer/Planner to manage day-to-day material requirements and procurement for our commercial fusion systems. You will oversee the material lifecycle, working with engineering to develop bills of materials, source and negotiate with appropriate suppliers, and manage orders through delivery into inventory.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in buying, planning, or material control within a high-tech or aerospace environment
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for purchasing, receiving and inventory management
- Strong analytical skills using Excel and data models to forecast material demand under shifting timelines
- Exceptional communication skills to act as a bridge between engineers and suppliers
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent purchase orders in a startup or rapid R&D prototype environment
- Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs

Tags: Supply Chain