Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Technical Subcontracts (Fusion Energy)

Location: Kearny, New Jersey, United States. Workplace: On-site

Salary: $115,000–$140,000 per year

Company

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

What you will do

• Draft, negotiate, and execute technical subcontracts for custom-built fusion components, including cryogenic systems and vacuum vessels.
• Manage supplier performance against complex statements of work, including milestones, costs, technical quality, acceptance criteria, and payment schedules.
• Develop negotiation strategies covering intellectual property, confidentiality, warranties, liability, risk allocation, termination, and long-term pricing.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, and company leadership to manage financial, operational, and legal risks.
• Source and evaluate specialized engineering firms, construction contractors, custom machine shops, and technical service providers globally.
• Own non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements for supplier and partner engagements.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience managing subcontracts, complex supplier agreements, or commercial procurement contracts.
• Experience with hard-tech, aerospace, defense, or heavy industrial energy projects.
• Deep knowledge of contract law concepts, including warranties, intellectual property protections, termination, and liability limitations.
• Strong contract drafting, document control, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate engineering, finance, and legal inputs across complex agreements.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on commercial fusion systems and zero-emission energy technology.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Hiring decisions are made with human judgment, with AI tools supporting parts of the recruitment process.