Senior Manager, Purchasing

Hadrian Automation • Torrance, CA

2d • $188,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Purchasing will build and lead Hadrian’s purchasing function within Finance, owning strategy and execution for indirect and non-production spend, including services, software, facilities, IT, and R&D purchases. The role leads buyers responsible for day-to-day category management and optimizes purchasing so teams can obtain what they need quickly and efficiently. It partners closely with Supply Chain, FP&A, and Accounting, and develops supplier relationships to manage cost and schedule across a broad range of items.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing, including indirect or capital spend.
• At least 3 years leading a team with direct reports.
• A track record of managing high-value contracts and long-term agreements.
• Strong knowledge of purchase-to-pay processes, internal controls, and the relationship between purchasing, accounting, and budgeting.
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence holding a firm line with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and procurement workflows.
• Ability to move quickly, prioritize effectively, and remain calm in a fast-changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Purchasing leadership experience at a high-growth aerospace, defense, space, or advanced manufacturing company.
• Experience building or scaling a procurement function from the ground up.
• Background in both Finance and Supply Chain organizations.
• Experience buying for new facilities or factory build-outs, including capital equipment and construction-related services.
• Familiarity with ITAR and FAR/DFARS requirements in purchasing.
• Experience with procurement systems, SQL, or data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• A builder mindset and preference for fixing broken processes rather than working around them.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the purchase-to-pay process and system, including intake, approval workflows, purchase order controls, and escalation paths as factories and teams are added.
• Lead, hire, and develop a team of buyers, setting clear goals and ensuring fast and effective procurement across categories.
• Negotiate and manage major supplier contracts and long-term agreements, holding suppliers accountable for cost, quality, and delivery commitments.
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting to ensure purchases are properly coded and accrued, visible, and tied to budget.
• Educate employees on and enforce purchasing policy and controls to prevent maverick spend.
• Build a preferred supplier network for recurring needs and track supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery.
• Use data to report on spend, savings, tradeoffs, and supplier performance through dashboards and recommendations.
• Present sourcing strategies, contract awards, cost-reduction plans, and spend trends to Finance and company leadership.
• Work with Supply Chain to align supplier ownership, policies, and systems across direct and indirect purchasing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
• 401k.
• Relocation support may be provided in certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed