Senior Supply Chain Buyer

The role

The Senior Supply Chain Buyer manages end-to-end procurement execution and supplier management. This role handles the full lifecycle from RFQ through PO execution to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.

What you will do

• Lead sourcing efforts including RFQ development, supplier selection, negotiation, and PO management.
• Serve as the primary interface between suppliers and customers.
• Own demand fulfillment accountability for quality, cost, and schedule.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships using performance data and KPIs.
• Provide tactical support on customer and supplier contracts.
• Identify process gaps and build or improve operational workflows.
• Maintain feedback loop with internal supplier quality for issue resolution.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain execution owning commodities such as machined components, electronics, sheet metal, raw material, PCB/PCBA, capex, indirect.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field.
• Strong project management instincts.
• Ability to navigate engineering data including drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships with engineers and supply chain peers.
• Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Proficiency with ERP related systems and purchasing/planning functions.

Nice to have

• Experience interpreting GD&T and component profiles to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Track record of successful NPI negotiations without prior purchase or sourcing data.
• Supplier performance management experience influencing improvement through KPI-driven actions.
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience with personally growing and developing a supply base.

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.