Hadrian · 1 day ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expHadrian is a company focused on revolutionizing American manufacturing through autonomous factories for aerospace and defense industries. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure optimal cost and quality for various commodities.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Aerospace or automotive manufacturing experience
Knowledge of AS9100 standards and export control regulations
Experience in rapid-growth and fast paced manufacturing environments
Proven capabilities in complex contract negotiations for commercial, trade and legal aspects
Ability to support resolution of complex supply chain issues
Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a plus
Expertise in commodity management in one of the following areas: raw materials (metals), surfacing finishing (anodizing etc.) or CapEx
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA
Flexible vacation policy
Company
Hadrian
Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceMorgan Stanley
2026-01-09Series Unknown· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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