Senior Commercial Lead (Fusion Energy)

Location: Regular onsite presence required, usually 3–5 days per week; flexible working is supported where compatible with the role.

Salary: £80,190 per year, plus up to a 7% corporate performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global leads fusion-energy research and development, partnering with industry and research organisations to help deliver fusion power stations and bring fusion electricity to the grid.

What you will do

• Lead sourcing and procurement across the Professional Services and Integrated Engineering categories.
• Develop category and commercial strategies, including two-year delivery plans for the ATEN programme.
• Design procurement and contracting solutions for agile and efficient programme delivery.
• Manage commercial risk, assurance, governance, regulatory compliance, and supplier performance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Build commercial intelligence through analysis of markets, suppliers, industry capacity, and emerging entrants.
• Lead commercial engagement with senior stakeholders, government departments, the Cabinet Office, universities, industry, and partner organisations.

Requirements

• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply and a degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Extensive experience leading complex end-to-end public-sector procurements.
• Strong knowledge of current public procurement legislation and its practical application.
• Significant experience developing procurement and commercial strategies at programme or portfolio level.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with senior internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing commercial teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Final salary defined-benefit pension scheme with an equivalent 21.5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days of annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, and 8 bank holidays.
• Three days of site closure over the Christmas break.
• Flexible working options and family-friendly leave provisions.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.