Strategic Sourcing Manager

Hadrian · Los Angeles, CA · 3 wk ago

On-siteSupply Chain$105k–$190k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for all sites in areas such as raw material, equipment, consumables, COTS hardware, and outside processing; ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role works closely with pre-sales engineering, quality, and operations teams on early engagement to align supplier capabilities with program requirements, manage supplier relationships, and drive best in class cost structures.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing efforts for assigned commodities, including supplier identification, selection, and onboarding.
Develop and execute creative commodity strategies and commercial deals to achieve best in class performance in cost, supply and quality.
Effectively engage with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for master supply agreements and statements of work.
Maintain strong relationships with supplier executive teams and own the escalation path.
Monitor global supplier performance using defined metrics and organize supplier business reviews.
Collaborate with pre-sales engineering teams on program early engagement to ensure technical requirements are met, appropriate capability exists within the supply base and supplier selection aligns with commodity strategy.
Ensure accurate purchasing throughout the global ERP system.
Monitor and manage supply chain risk including identifying and addressing potential failure points.
Collaborate with supplier development team to create supplier capability and technology roadmaps and ensure supplier executive backing.
Develop supply chain strategy for any new sites assessing capabilities to be local versus global.
Perform make versus buy analysis and recommend areas to invest in internal capability.
Analyze long term demand to develop future supply chain capacity and capability plans.
Travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%) to meet with suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or related field.
8+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing and commodity management.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems with experience developing requirements.
Exceptional negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Ability to switch between meticulous attention to detail and big-picture strategic thinking.
Excellent decision-making skills and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

What We're Looking For

Aerospace or automotive manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of AS9100 standards and export control regulations.
Experience in rapid-growth and fast paced manufacturing environments.
Proven capabilities in complex contract negotiations for commercial, trade and legal aspects.
Experience in long-term capacity planning.
Expertise in commodity management in one of the following areas: raw materials (metals), surfacing finishing (anodizing etc.) or CapEx.

Pay

The target salary range is $105,000 - $190,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
Flexible vacation policy.
Equity.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.