Strategic Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities:

• You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to conduct capacity planning and contribute to designs capable of being rapidly sourced 
• You will strategize/prioritize on-order hardware to optimize speed and quality, driving necessary and timely action for potential supply issues, and providing accurate supply projections 
• You will manage key suppliers and drive strategic sourcing of new supplier partners 
• You will establish necessary contracts with suppliers including SOW, MSA, etc 
• You will drive material ordering to ensure product availability on a daily basis, managing forecast to commit, driving excellent supplier flexibility and minimizing potential exposures 
• You will manage and develop suppliers to maintain lowest cost, predictable availability, and industry-leading quality 
• You will work with Hermeus cross-functional teams to achieve established business goals and objectives 
• You will manage the development and implementation of procurement strategies and initiatives 

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years supply chain or commodity management experience
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of product cost estimation 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment 
• Demonstrated ability to identify, onboard, and manage strategic supplier relationships 
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership 
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility 
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts and subcontracts
• Experience interpreting and/or enforcing contract terms and conditions
• Familiarity with procurement/ERP systems 

Multipliers:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline  
• Experience in developing and driving supply plan modeling  
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience in aerospace industry or a hardware startup