Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect
About this role
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Strategic Sourcing Manager V - $156,613 - $211,888
The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
Benefits:
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
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 OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus 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.
Company at a glance
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.
America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pet insurance
- Stock options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Year-end bonuses
- Paid parental leave
- Federal holidays
- Unlimited PTO
- Office lunches
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