Procurement Manager, Direct

The role

The Procurement Manager, Direct is responsible for the strategy and execution of fulfillment for the Subcontract Supply Chain. This role manages the full lifecycle from RFQ through PO delivery to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.

What you will do

• Own supplier selection and sourcing strategy for externally manufactured requirements.
• Act as primary point of direction for buyers, coordinators, supplier quality, and factory ops.
• Manage operational KPIs related to transactional SLAs, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop long term strategies for cost reduction, quality, and supply base growth.
• Serve as escalation path for negotiation and commercial resolution.
• Ensure compliance with company, customer, and government regulations.
• Present supply base health and risks to leadership.
• Manage creation of standard operating procedures and work with software teams on tools.
• Work with suppliers and internal functions on technical review of specifications.
• Perform make versus buy analysis with internal quoting teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing/Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, or Material / Demand Planning

Nice to have

• Demonstrated success in managing large value contracts and supply base
• Ability to easily navigate technical engineering specifications
• Ability to learn program context quickly
• Exceptional communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

Before you apply

• To conform to ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About the company

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. They help aerospace and defense companies build mission-critical systems.