Strategic Sourcing & Technical Subcontracts Manager

Thea Energy; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thea Energy in the United States seeks an experienced Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Technical Subcontracts to oversee high-value supplier contracts for our fusion-oriented systems. You will build strategic relationships with engineering firms, construction contractors, custom shops, and service providers, driving complex SOWs with autonomy.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of subcontract management in hard-tech or industrial energy, sharp contract drafting, IP protections, and proven

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, intellectual property protections, termination, and liability limitations.
• Strong attention to detail in contract drafting and document control, including the ability to track and explain changes through a negotiation process.
• Negotiation and relationship skills, with a track record of handling high-stakes business agreements.
• Cross-functional leadership ability to coordinate inputs from engineering, finance, and legal teams seamlessly.

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.

Job description

Thea Energy in the United States seeks an experienced Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Technical Subcontracts to oversee high-value supplier contracts for our fusion-oriented systems. You will build strategic relationships with engineering firms, construction contractors, custom shops, and service providers, driving complex SOWs with autonomy.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of subcontract management in hard-tech or industrial energy, sharp contract drafting, IP protections, and proven