Strategic Sourcing Manager at Hadrian

Los Angeles, California, United States

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$105,000 – $190,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries

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
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Exceptional negotiation and supplier relationship skills
Ability to switch between meticulous attention to detail and big-picture strategic thinking
Capable of thinking and staying focused under pressure
Excellent decision-making skills and comfortable dealing with ambiguity

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

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Selection

Supplier Onboarding

Cost Optimization

Commodity Management

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Hadrian

Automated factories for precision metal components

About Hadrian

Hadrian builds automated factories to produce precision metal components for the Space & Defense industry. These factories are designed to manufacture parts for rockets, satellites, jets, and drones much faster and cheaper than traditional machine shops. By automating the manufacturing process, Hadrian can deliver flight-grade machined parts in as little as 5 to 21 days, depending on the complexity of the part. The company uses advanced scheduling and capacity management systems to ensure timely delivery and provides customers with real-time visibility into their orders, including inspection results. Unlike its competitors, Hadrian focuses on creating a highly efficient production environment that significantly reduces costs and improves production speed. The goal is to enhance the manufacturing capabilities of their customers and support them in bringing new products to market more effectively.

Torrance, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$224.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Substantial equity grants

Healthcare, vision, dental, & life Insurance

Stipends for relocation, home office and/or flights to LA

Exposure to Tier 1 VCs & Angel Investors

If you leave to start your own company, we'll invest and help you fundraise

Risks

Increased competition from automated manufacturing startups threatens Hadrian's market share.

Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risks for Hadrian's expansion plans.

Geopolitical tensions could lead to regulatory changes impacting Hadrian's operations.

Differentiation

Hadrian builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories for aerospace and defense.

The company delivers flight-grade machined parts in 5-21 days, enhancing efficiency.

Real-time visibility and advanced scheduling set Hadrian apart in precision manufacturing.

Upsides

Increased demand for precision components in the eVTOL market boosts Hadrian's growth potential.

U.S. government investment in domestic manufacturing aligns with Hadrian's expansion plans.

Industry 4.0 technologies enhance Hadrian's automated factory systems, improving efficiency.

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