Hermeus
defense aviation
HeadofSupplyChain
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“Head of Supply Chain at Hermeus. Skills: Supply Chain, Procurement, Leadership, Strategy, Operations. Define and execute supply chain strategy. Build and lead a high-performing organization”
What You'll Achieve.
build, own, and lead Hermeus' end-to-end Supply Chain function; define the strategy, build the organization, and establish integrated processes; support our ambitious developing scalable, fit-for-purpose practices across the full lifecycle; translate company objectives into actionable supply chain strategies; building resilient supplier networks and disciplined processes; connect suppliers to shop floor with transparency and accountability; ensure supply chain is a strategic enabler of Hermeus' mission; establish structure, roles, and operating cadence; establish scalable processes, KPIs, and systems for end-to-end visibility and control; ensure efficient material flow, supplier performance, and operational readiness; Continuously evolve processes to match the shift from prototype to production; Build and manage a network of high-performing suppliers; Own supplier lifecycle from selection through performance management; Negotiate key agreements balancing cost, quality, delivery, and partnership; Identify and mitigate risks across supply base, long-lead items, and critical paths; Drive accountability, transparency, and communication across teams
Industry & Context.
systems thinker; identify and mitigate risks
U. S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS: The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U. S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U. S. person” as defined by 22 C. F. R. § 120. 62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U. S. citizens, U. S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of supply chain/procurement experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing, 5+ years in leadership roles building and scaling teams, Experience across the full product lifecycle (development through production), Deep expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations, systems thinker with experience building scalable processes and working with ERP/MRP systems, Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Nice to Have
Startup or high-growth company experience, Background in aerospace programs, propulsion, avionics, or flight hardware, Experience with ITAR/EAR, classified programs, or government contracting, ERP implementation or transformation experience, Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
What You'll Do.
Define and execute supply chain strategy
Build and lead a high-performing organization
Partner with leadership to align supply chain capabilities
Drive make-vs-buy decisions and vertical integration strategy
Establish scalable processes
and systems for end-to-end visibility and control
Own procurement execution across direct
and long-lead materials
Ensure efficient material flow
and operational readiness
Continuously evolve processes to match the shift from prototype to production
Build and manage a network of high-performing suppliers
Own supplier lifecycle from selection through performance management
Negotiate key agreements
Identify and mitigate risks across supply base
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with leadership to align supply chain capabilities with engineering, manufacturing, and business priorities; Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and IT; Align engineering schedules, production plans, and supplier capacity; Drive accountability, transparency, and communication across teams
Communication Scope
communication across teams
Process & Methodology
managing scalable processes, managing supplier lifecycle, managing risks
Full Job Description
## Description Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. We are seeking a strategic and systems-minded leader to build, own, and lead Hermeus' end-to-end Supply Chain function. You will define the strategy, build the organization, and establish integrated processes to support our ambitious roadmap; developing scalable, fit-for-purpose practices across the full lifecycle from advanced development to full-rate production. Working directly with executive leadership, you'll translate company objectives into actionable supply chain strategies, building resilient supplier networks and disciplined processes that connect suppliers to shop floor with transparency and accountability. You'll ensure supply chain is a strategic enabler of Hermeus' mission. ## Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute supply chain strategy as the company scales from R&D to production Build and lead a high-performing organization, establishing structure, roles, and operating cadence Partner with leadership to align supply chain capabilities with engineering, manufacturing, and business priorities Drive make-vs-buy decisions and vertical integration strategy Execution & Operations Establish scalable processes, KPIs, and systems for end-to-end visibility and control Own procurement execution across direct, indirect, and long-lead materials Ensure efficient material flow, supplier performance, and operational readiness Continuously evolve processes to match the shift from prototype to production Supplier Strategy & Risk Build and manage a network of high-performing suppliers Own supplier lifecycle from select
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