Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.
About The Role:
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