Purchasing Specialist

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Purchasing Specialist to join our team. This role will focus on direct materials and play a critical role in the overall success of Hermeus' supply chain model. Acting as a critical part of our procurement process, our Purchasing Specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time delivery of critical components for vehicle programs.  

Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard potential suppliers
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions to secure advantageous agreements
• Conduct routine procurement tasks, including issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining accurate records
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials and services, managing supplier performance and resolving supply issues
• Ensure supplier and purchase order accuracy of master data in ERP and maintain information as required
• Conduct standard material cost reviews, cost variance/change analytics and execute action plans for cost management

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
• 3-5 years purchasing or related technical experience
• Experience supporting direct materials procurement
• Strong negotiation skills especially related to cost and payment terms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility
• Familiarity with procurement/ERP systems

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in or at an Aerospace or Defense manufacturer
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)

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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 OPPORTUNITYHermeus 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.