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Purchasing Specialist

United States, Los Angeles 76000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to support the procurement of direct materials, with a primary focus on precision machined parts and fabricated components. This role is a key execution position within the supply chain organization and is critical to ensuring on-time delivery of hardware for prototype and vehicle programs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Support sourcing, onboarding, and maintenance of machining and fabrication suppliers (CNC machining, turning, 5-axis, sheet metal, weldments)
  • Execute routine purchasing activities, including issuing purchase orders and blanket purchase orders, tracking order status and expediting deliveries as required, and ensuring purchase order accuracy and completeness
  • Support supplier onboarding and maintenance, including collecting required supplier information and documentation and maintaining accurate supplier master data in the ERP system
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Quality to support drawing revisions and part configuration accuracy, as well as First Article Inspection (FAI) and quality documentation
  • Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Monitor supplier performance and escalate delivery, quality, or pricing issues as needed
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality to ensure purchasing requirements are met
  • Support invoice resolution by assisting with purchase order and receipt discrepancies
  • Assist with material cost reviews, basic cost variance analysis, and cost control initiatives
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, procedures, and program requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
  • 3-5 years purchasing or related technical experience
  • Experience supporting direct materials procurement
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Quality to support: Drawing revisions and part configuration accuracy
  • First Article Inspection (FAI) and quality documentation
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Experience in or at an Aerospace or Defense manufacturer
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic tolerances
  • Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO9001 supplier environments
  • Experience supporting prototype or low-rate production programs
  • Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Paid parental leave
  • Potential for year-end bonuses
  • 100% employer-paid health care
  • 401k & Retirement Plans
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Weekly Paid Office Lunches
  • Fully stocked breakrooms
  • Stock Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
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