Sr Purchasing Specialist - Avionics & Mission Systems
<div>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.</div><div><br></div><div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a highly motivated </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Sr. Purchasing Specialist, Avionics & Mission Systems</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to support the sourcing and procurement of critical avionics, electrical, and mission systems hardware. This role will manage purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and order execution supporting programs from early development through production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, commercially minded, and comfortable working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams in a fast-paced, early-stage aerospace environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </div> </div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Source and procure </span><span data-contrast="auto">avionics, electrical, and mission systems hardware</span><span data-contrast="auto">, including PCB/PCBAs, sensors, harnesses, connectors, power electronics, and related components.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Develop sourcing strategies and establish supplier partnerships that optimize </span><span data-contrast="auto">cost, quality, lead time, and supply-chain risk</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, lead times, commercial terms, NRE, and other purchasing requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Issue and manage purchase orders supporting </span><span data-contrast="auto">prototype, development, qualification, and production builds</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to ensure hardware meets technical requirements and program schedules.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor supplier performance, long-lead components, capacity, availability, and </span><span data-contrast="auto">obsolescence/EOL risks</span><span data-contrast="auto">, proactively addressing potential disruptions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Support resolution of supplier quality, delivery, invoicing, engineering change, and material non-conformance issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure purchasing activities and supplier documentation comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable </span><span data-contrast="auto">ITAR/DFARS requirements</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div><h3>Requirements</h3><div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">4+ years of experience</span><span data-contrast="auto"> in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Experience managing suppliers and purchasing complex engineered hardware or components.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with ERP/MRP systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div><h3>Preferred Experience & Skills </h3><div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">2+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, space, or aviation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Purchasing or sourcing experience supporting </span><span data-contrast="auto">avionics, electronics, electrical, or mission systems</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with electronic components, PCB/PCBAs, sensors, harnesses, connectors, and related avionics hardware.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to read and interpret </span><span data-contrast="auto">technical drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to support supplier sourcing and procurement of avionics and electrical hardware, including wiring harness assemblies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting hardware from </span><span data-contrast="auto">prototype and development through production</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of electronic component lead times, lifecycle, allocation, and obsolescence risks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with </span><span data-contrast="auto">ITAR, DFARS, supplier quality, and traceability requirements</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working in an </span><span data-contrast="auto">early-stage or rapidly scaling aerospace environment</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div>
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