We are seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management across critical indirect spend categories within a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. This is a highly strategic role focused on building scalable sourcing frameworks, driving supplier performance, and supporting rapid company growth from development through production scale-up.
You will own end-to-end sourcing activities across categories such as Professional Services, Software/SaaS, IT Infrastructure, Facilities, Capital Equipment, and Corporate Services. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, commercially strong, operationally minded, and comfortable operating in ambiguity while partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, IT, and Executive Leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect procurement categories including Professional Services, Software/SaaS, IT, Facilities, and Capital Equipment
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier selection, RFP/RFQ management, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding
- Drive supplier negotiations focused on cost, scalability, risk mitigation, quality, and long-term partnerships
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Operations teams to support company priorities
- Build scalable procurement processes and category management strategies to support rapid organizational growth
- Establish supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across cost, delivery, and operational efficiency
- Support infrastructure expansion, CapEx initiatives, and operational build-outs tied to company scaling efforts
- Identify opportunities for procurement optimization, spend visibility improvements, and process automation
- Influence stakeholders and leadership through data-driven sourcing recommendations and market intelligence
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a high-growth or technical environment
- Strong experience managing indirect spend categories such as Professional Services, Software/SaaS, IT, Facilities, or CapEx
- Proven experience building sourcing strategies and procurement processes within startup or scaling organizations
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience involving complex agreements and contracts
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, and Legal organizations
- Strong analytical, operational, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to operate autonomously and drive initiatives with minimal oversight
- Experience managing multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously under aggressive timelines
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, robotics, automotive, or hardware startup experience
- Experience supporting organizations transitioning from R&D into scaled production environments
- Familiarity with supplier industrialization, manufacturing scale-up, and infrastructure expansion efforts
- Experience supporting sourcing initiatives within regulated or security-conscious environments
- Strong understanding of ERP, procurement, and spend management systems
- Experience sourcing Software/SaaS, cloud infrastructure, technical consulting, or enterprise IT services
- MBA, CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or related procurement certifications preferred
- Experience developing procurement KPIs, dashboards, and operational reporting frameworks
- Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams in fast-paced, execution-focused environments
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Strong experience managing indirect spend categories
- Proven experience building sourcing strategies and procurement processes
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, and Legal
- Strong analytical, operational, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to operate autonomously and drive initiatives
- Experience managing multiple sourcing initiatives under aggressive timelines
Hermeus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as employer-paid for employees and dependents, including dental and vision. Feedback suggests this substantially reduces healthcare burden and strengthens overall total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes unlimited PTO for exempt employees, generous accrued PTO for non‑exempt staff, and observed federal holidays. Feedback suggests this breadth aims to support work‑life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are guaranteed with all full‑time offers, with potential for additional grants based on performance. Feedback suggests this provides ownership upside alongside base pay and bonuses.
Hermeus Insights
What We Do
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. Utilizing an integrated, hardware-rich, iterative development approach to aircraft design and build, Hermeus aims to deliver advanced air power at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus’ current Quarterhorse Program is actively unlocking unmanned high-speed flight. One program, four aircraft – each purpose-built to unlock a specific technical challenge, advance learnings, and incrementally de-risk critical technology in the pursuit of hypersonic aircraft. Today, Hermeus is building its second Quarterhorse vehicle, Mk 2, after having designed, built, and flight tested its predecessor, Mk 1, in 18 months. Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3+, Quarterhorse Mk 2 will be the fastest uncrewed military aircraft in service for national defense. The final iteration of Quarterhorse, Mk 4, will be capable of transitioning from turbofan to ramjet mode utilizing a Hermeus-developed turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system to achieve sustained speeds of Mach 5+. Hermeus' approach of build-fly-build lays the groundwork for unlocking hypersonic flight at a pace and cost previously deemed impossible. America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.
Why Work With Us
We prioritize hardware and people. Cutting-edge technology is only made possible by bringing together a world-class team. At Hermeus, you will be challenged – but also empowered. We encourage calculated risks taking and learning from our mistakes. Iteration is the name of the game.
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