WHAT YOU’LL DO
Build and scale the purchase-to-pay process and system, including intake, approval workflows, PO controls, and escalation paths, as we add new factories and teams
Lead, hire, and develop a team of buyers, setting clear goals and ensuring consistently fast and effective procurement across categories
Negotiate and manage major supplier contracts and long-term agreements, holding suppliers to their commitments on cost, quality, and delivery
Partner with FP&A and Accounting so purchases are properly coded, accrued, and visible, and spend ties back to budget
Educate and enforce purchasing policy and controls to prevent maverick spend
Build a preferred supplier network for recurring needs and track supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery
Use data to drive decisions: report on spend, savings, tradeoffs, and supplier performance through clear dashboards and recommendations
Present sourcing strategies, contract awards, cost reduction plans, and spend trends to Finance and company leadership
Work with Supply Chain to align on supplier ownership, policies, and systems across direct and indirect purchasing
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing, including indirect or capital spend
3+ years leading a team with direct reports
Track record of managing high-value contracts and long-term agreements
Strong knowledge of purchase-to-pay processes, internal controls, and how purchasing ties to accounting and budgeting
Strong negotiation skills and the confidence to hold a firm line with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and procurement workflows
Ability to move quickly, prioritize well, and stay calm in a fast-changing environment
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
Purchasing leadership experience at a high-growth aerospace, defense, space, or advanced manufacturing company
Experience building or scaling a procurement function from the ground up
Background in both Finance and Supply Chain organizations
Experience buying for new facilities or factory build-outs, including capital equipment and construction-related services
Familiarity with ITAR and FAR/DFARS requirements in purchasing
Experience with procurement systems, SQL, or data visualization tools such as Power BI
A builder mindset: you’d rather fix a broken process than work around it
COMPENSATION
For this role, the target salary range is $188,000 - $225,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).
This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- 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 export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, 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.
USE OF AI IN HIRING
Hadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans. If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our Privacy Policy https://www.hadrian.co/privacy-policy.
CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY
Hadrian will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws. We do not ask about criminal history on our application, and we do not consider criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment.
HADRIAN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hadrian does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental status, physical disability or any other legally protected status. 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.
