Hermeus · 3 months ago
Purchasing Specialist
Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company focused on building high-speed products for the Department of Defense and allied partners. They are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage direct materials and ensure on-time delivery of critical components for vehicle programs, playing a vital role in the company's supply chain model.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
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
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in or at an Aerospace or Defense manufacturer
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)
Benefits
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215.96MKey Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M
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