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Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect
HermeusSenior sourcing manager leading indirect procurement for Hermeus, a high-speed defense aviation company. Building supplier strategies, negotiations, and scalable procurement processes for aerospace growth.
Posted 8/10/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,575 - $211,888 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement processes, with a strong focus on managing indirect spend categories and driving supplier negotiations. Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence stakeholders through data-driven recommendations in high-growth environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationCross-Functional CollaborationProcurement Process DevelopmentSpend Management
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Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementCost AnalysisContract NegotiationProcurement OptimizationData AnalysisCategory ManagementSupplier Performance MetricsRFP/RFQ ManagementOperational Efficiency
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsAutonomous OperationInfluencing SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsProcurement SystemsSpend Management SystemsOperational Reporting FrameworksKPI Development
Certifications & Qualifications
MBACPSMCPMCIPS
Industry Keywords
Indirect ProcurementProfessional ServicesSoftware/SaaSITFacilitiesCapital EquipmentAerospaceDefenseAdvanced ManufacturingRobotics
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect procurement categories including Professional Services, Software/SaaS, IT, Facilities, and Capital Equipment
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier selection, RFP/RFQ management, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding
- Drive supplier negotiations focused on cost, scalability, risk mitigation, quality, and long-term partnerships
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Operations teams to support company priorities
- Build scalable procurement processes and category management strategies to support rapid organizational growth
- Establish supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across cost, delivery, and operational efficiency
- Support infrastructure expansion, CapEx initiatives, and operational build-outs tied to company scaling efforts
- Identify opportunities for procurement optimization, spend visibility improvements, and process automation
- Influence stakeholders and leadership through data-driven sourcing recommendations and market intelligence
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a high-growth or technical environment
- Strong experience managing indirect spend categories such as Professional Services, Software/SaaS, IT, Facilities, or CapEx
- Proven experience building sourcing strategies and procurement processes within startup or scaling organizations
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience involving complex agreements and contracts
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, and Legal organizations
- Strong analytical, operational, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to operate autonomously and drive initiatives with minimal oversight
- Experience managing multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously under aggressive timelines
- U.S. person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or eligibility for deemed export licensing
- Preferred: Aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, robotics, automotive, or hardware startup experience
- Preferred: Experience supporting organizations transitioning from R&D into scaled production environments
- Preferred: Familiarity with supplier industrialization, manufacturing scale-up, and infrastructure expansion efforts
- Preferred: Experience supporting sourcing initiatives within regulated or security-conscious environments
- Preferred: Strong understanding of ERP, procurement, and spend management systems
- Preferred: Experience sourcing Software/SaaS, cloud infrastructure, technical consulting, or enterprise IT services
- Preferred: MBA, CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or related procurement certifications
- Preferred: Experience developing procurement KPIs, dashboards, and operational reporting frameworks
- Preferred: Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams in fast-paced, execution-focused environments
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Stock options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Potential year-end bonuses
- Paid parental leave
- 12 federal holidays
- Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
- Generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Weekly paid office lunches
- Fully stocked breakrooms