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Hermeus · 23 hours ago

Purchasing Specialist - Machine Shop

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$76K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

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. The Purchasing Specialist will support the procurement of direct materials, ensuring on-time delivery of hardware for prototype and vehicle programs, and will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and monitor supplier performance.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Direct materials procurementProcurement/ERP systemsNegotiation skillsEngineering drawings interpretationAerospace/Defense experienceAS9100 / ISO9001 familiarityFederal Acquisition Regulation knowledgeCommunication skillsCross-functional collaborationWork ethicFlexibility