Category Manager (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Everett, Washington, United States

Salary: $159,000–$196,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a fusion power company developing the Orion fusion power plant and next-generation clean electricity systems.

What you will do

• Own the capital equipment category for custom equipment, components, and assemblies used in fusion energy production.
• Develop sourcing strategies covering supplier selection, cost reduction, capacity, lead time, quality, and technical risk.
• Identify and develop global suppliers while maintaining relationships with existing vendors.
• Lead bidding processes, negotiate commercial terms, and manage manufacturing service agreements, stocking programs, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Partner with engineering, science, manufacturing, finance, and program teams to translate technical requirements into procurement plans.
• Align category execution with fusion program milestones, schedule, and budget requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain.
• 5+ years of experience sourcing complex capital equipment or highly engineered systems.
• Experience managing $100M+ in spend and executing category strategies through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, delivery, and qualification.
• Experience developing global suppliers and managing cost, capacity, lead time, quality, and supply risks in an engineering-driven R&D-to-production environment.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• 31 days of paid time off, including 21 vacation days and 10 sick days.
• 10 paid holidays plus a company-wide winter break.
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Annual wellness stipend.