Supply Chain Buyer, Special Projects

Job Description

Job Description

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 factories as a service team analyses our current customers production and supply chain challenges, builds data driven presentations, designs and scopes factories of the future, and assists the Federal and Strategic sales team in forming long term partnerships with the DOD, Primes and other manufacturers.

This specific team owns scoping, design, cost, schedule and technology analysis and proposals for major programs and manufacturing transformations across all manufacturing methods and domains.

With several major programs in flight, we are hiring rapidly for this team that will effectively analyze, design, scope, plan and handover (or join) execution of large scale manufacturing efforts.

The Role :

Supply Chain Buyer, Special Projects

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing strategies to support new product introduction (NPI) within the Special Projects program.

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve performance, mitigate risks, and drive cost savings.

Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure clarity on specifications, timelines, and delivery standards.

Manage and track all procurement and material planning activities using tools such as ERP / MRP systems, Excel, and SQL.

Oversee Bill of Materials (BOM) management and implement Clear to Build processes for supply chain readiness.

Build strong supplier partnerships and drive continuous performance improvement through data analysis and accountability frameworks.

What We’re Looking For :

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace or defense procurement, preferably in NPI or start-up environments.

Proficiency with Excel, SQL, ERP / MRP systems, and BOM management tools.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex supply chain activities with attention to cost, quality, and delivery.

Strong project management skills with the ability to adapt to dynamic and fast-paced environments.

What will set you apart :

Experience sourcing raw materials, machined components, electronics, and hardware.

Familiarity with ITAR regulations and compliance in defense-related supply chains.

Knowledge of strategies to scale supply chains from NPI through production.

Background in start-up or fast-paced environments requiring agile decision-making and process optimization.

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.