Head of Procurement and Supply Chain
Posted on 2/24/2023
INACTIVE
Hermeus

51-200 employees

Developing hypersonic aircraft for rapid global travel.
Company Overview
Hermeus stands out as a promising workplace due to its pioneering work in hypersonic aircraft development, aiming to drastically reduce air travel time. The company's partnerships with esteemed government agencies such as NASA and the US Air Force, along with its focus on autonomous aircraft, demonstrate its commitment to technical advancement and industry leadership. The potential economic impact of hypersonic flight, coupled with Hermeus' dedication to safety and comfort, makes it an exciting and rewarding environment for those seeking to shape the future of aviation.
Hardware
Aerospace
B2B

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$239.9M

Founded

2018

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

29%

1 year growth

74%

2 year growth

157%
Locations
Atlanta, GA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of professional experience working in purchasing and supply chain roles with increasing responsibility
  • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
  • Masters degree in Supply Chain Management or similar
  • Experience building procurement and supply chain tools and processes in a startup environment
  • Experience building a team or helping to build a team in a startup environment
  • Experience working on a flight development programs
  • Experience procuring difficult to acquire aerospace materials and subsystems
  • Experience working in or handling classified mission systems
  • Familiarity with procurement of classified subsystems or components
Responsibilities
  • Work with company leaders to establish, manage and mature Hermeus' supply chain management strategy as Hermeus grows and evolves
  • Establish key supplier qualifications and metrics
  • Develop logistics strategy to ensure cost and schedule efficient delivery of goods and services
  • Work with ERP & IT team to establish supplier database/network strategy
  • Work with ERP team to mature purchasing workflow
  • Work with Hermeus legal team to mature terms and conditions with an eye on fast execution
  • Establish lean and obstruction-free purchasing process for quick issuing of PO's
  • Mature/Integrate existing suppliers into Hermeus supplier network
  • Work with finance, engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment of supply-chain strategy
  • Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to understand program timing and priorities to ensure alignment with development priorities and schedules
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and vendors
  • Track supplier and vendor performance