Buyer/Planner (Fusion Energy)

Location: Kearny, New Jersey, United States; on-site

Salary: $120,000–$145,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing commercial fusion energy systems using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils and advanced stellarator physics.

What you will do

• Manage the full purchasing lifecycle for specialized manufacturing components, commodity hardware, software, and supplies.
• Analyze engineering drawings and bills of materials to plan material requirements as designs evolve.
• Source and qualify suppliers, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and manage purchase orders through delivery.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data, including part prices, lead times, supplier information, and purchase order documentation.
• Expedite supply priorities and track supplier performance against delivery, quality, and cost targets.
• Coordinate freight, customs documentation, and handling requirements for hazardous and cryogenic materials while managing inventory levels.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in buying, planning, or material control within a high-tech or aerospace environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP tools such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite for purchasing, receiving, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel and data models for forecasting material demand under changing timelines.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration between engineering teams and suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage numerous concurrent purchase orders in a startup or rapid R&D prototype environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-site work in Kearny, New Jersey.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee equity stock options.
• 20 days of paid time off.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.