Indirect Buyer

Beehive Industries is dedicated to powering American defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland, Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to growing and advancing the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role can be located in our Loveland, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented CAPEX & Indirect Buyer to support procurement activities for a fast‑paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing capital equipment purchases and indirect spend categories including machines, facilities, tooling, IT, professional services, and manufacturing support equipment. The ideal candidate will possess supplier‑management skills, experience with regulated manufacturing environments, and the ability to drive cost savings while ensuring quality, delivery, and compliance requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procurement activities for capital expenditures (CAPEX) and indirect materials/services.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, bid analysis, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Procure manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation systems, facilities‑related services, and indirect operational supplies.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Quality, Finance, and Program Management teams to support business objectives.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, service agreements, and long‑term supply arrangements.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Support capital project planning and procurement execution for facility expansions, production line improvements, and equipment upgrades.
• Identify and execute cost‑reduction, process‑improvement, and supply‑chain risk‑mitigation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, and sourcing documentation within ERP/MRP systems.
• Support audits and documentation requirements related to AS9100, ISO standards, and government contracting compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience sourcing CAPEX equipment and indirect spend categories.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier‑management skills.
• Effective communicator, decision‑maker, and collaborative team player.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret statements of work and equipment specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement analytics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• U.S. citizenship required (necessary to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, additive, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with long‑term supply agreements and logistics.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage from day one.
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Bonus eligibility for every role.
• Equity participation in the company.