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Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
Hermeus is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager – Avionics and Mission Systems to lead sourcing strategies and supplier development for avionics and mission systems. This critical role ensures the procurement of key components and materials essential to the company's mission, upholding quality and supporting innovation from concept through to full-scale production.
As a core member of the supply chain team, the successful candidate will leverage extensive expertise in hardware sourcing, supplier relationship management, and effective cross-functional collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. The ideal applicant demonstrates strong leadership in dynamic environments and possesses a commitment to optimizing procurement processes to support advanced rapid product development.
Responsibilities:
- Design and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for avionics hardware and assemblies, prioritizing availability, cost efficiency, quality enhancement, compliance, and supply chain reliability.
- Assume full ownership of end-to-end supply functions, including supplier selection, negotiation, contract execution, order placement, quality and timely delivery, issue/dispute management, and rigorous cost oversight.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in avionics sourcing (RF, harnessing, antennas, GNC, mission systems), providing guidance on supplier capabilities, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.
- Lead all aspects of RFI/RFQ/RFP activities to identify and assess supplier capabilities, ensuring receipt of competitive and high-quality bids.
- Manage relationships with external contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure ongoing supply continuity, implement effective risk mitigation, and facilitate transitions from new product introduction to mass production.
- Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders to support product innovation and operational excellence, acting as a primary liaison between engineering, mission systems, quality, and suppliers.
- Lead cross-functional Commodity Council driving collaboration between engineering, quality, and supply chain to standardize avionics sourcing strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or supplier development for avionics, mission systems, or complex defense hardware.
- Strong knowledge of RF systems, cable & wire harnessing, antennas, GNC, and mission systems hardware.
- Previous experience supporting U.S. government contracts and compliance requirements (DFARS, ITAR/EAR, CMMC 2.0).
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate, draft, and administer complex contracts and subcontracts.
- Proven capability to lead and collaborate effectively across functional areas within fast-paced settings.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering.
- Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, start-up, or high-tech manufacturing sectors.
- Strong knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles and proficiency in data-driven sourcing.
- Familiarity with avionics testing, qualification, and mission systems integration.
- Proficiency in interpreting and enforcing contractual terms and conditions.
- Familiarity with procurement/ERP systems, PLM, and CAD.
- Availability for full-time onsite work.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Hermeus Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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