Strategic Sourcing & Subcontracts Manager (Fusion)

Hitachi Ventures; Kearny (NJ); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Technical Subcontracts to oversee high-value partner contracts for our commercial fusion systems. You will build strategic relationships with engineering firms, construction contractors, and service providers, guiding complex СС bios from SOW to execution.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in subcontracts, with deep knowledge of contract law, IP protections, and risk management, and can operate with high autonomy across

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing subcontracts, complex supplier agreements, or commercial procurement contracts.
• Background in hard-tech, aerospace, defense, or heavy industrial energy projects.
• Deep knowledge of contract law concepts, including warranties, IP protections, termination, and liability.
• Strong attention to detail in contract drafting and document control.
• Negotiation and relationship skills with a track record of high-stakes deals.
• Cross-functional leadership to coordinate inputs from engineering, finance, and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute significant technical subcontracts for custom-built fusion components (e.g., cryogenic systems, vacuum vessels).
• Manage supplier performance against complex statements of work, tracking milestone completions, cost, and technical quality.
• Formulate negotiation strategies including intellectual property terms that protect Thea Energy’s core technology, confidentiality obligations, liability, risk distribution, and long-term pricing.
• Partner with leadership, finance and legal team to ensure all vendor agreements and terms and conditions manage financial, operational and legal risk appropriately.
• Bridge engineering needs with business agreements, translating technical requirements and program milestones into contractual agreements, including statements of work, acceptance criteria, and payment schedules.
• Source and evaluate vendor capabilities globally to build an active pipeline of advanced manufacturing partners.
• Own non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements supporting supplier and partner engagement.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Vendor relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Legal knowledge

Job description

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Technical Subcontracts to oversee high-value partner contracts for our commercial fusion systems. You will build strategic relationships with engineering firms, construction contractors, and service providers, guiding complex СС bios from SOW to execution.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in subcontracts, with deep knowledge of contract law, IP protections, and risk management, and can operate with high autonomy across