Strategic Sourcing Manager

Hadrian — Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.

We recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.

Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond!

The Role

• Lead strategic sourcing efforts for the Atlas program, driving supplier selection, negotiation, and long-term partnership development to support program goals.

• Act as the connective tissue between suppliers and customers, ensuring alignment on requirements, timelines, and quality standards throughout the supply chain.

• Own end-to-end supply chain execution, from procurement strategy through delivery, with a focus on cost, quality, and schedule optimization.

• Develop and maintain robust supplier relationships, leveraging data and performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Project Management - Strong time management and work ethic. Skilled in juggling multiple accounts and balancing priorities efficiently. Works well with cross-functional teams. High attention to detail, ensures accuracy in proposals, contracts, and communications.

• Industry Knowledge - Deep technical & product understanding, able to grasp technical specifications and how the product solves industry-specific problems. Generates market insights, maintains awareness of industry trends, challenges, and (bonus) regulations.

• Adaptability - has worked in a startup, is familiar with demanding but constantly changing environments. Can move quickly. Can adjust approaches and strategies in response to feedback or unexpected challenges. Maintains motivation and positive attitude despite setbacks.

• Relationship Building - Has strong interpersonal skills, easily connects with various stakeholders, including engineers and supply chain teams. Able to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively. Resourceful in addressing client challenges and proposing viable solutions. Ability to analyze customer needs and identify product fit.

Compensation

For this role, the target salary range is $110,000 - $135,000 (actual range may vary based on experience). 

This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees

• 401k

• Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA

• Flexible vacation policy

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.