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Supply Chain and Procurement Manager

Helsing· Production Operations
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Hybrid (Martinsburg, WV; Washington, DC)$0full-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Helsing seeks its first US-based supply chain hire to design and execute end-to-end buying, build supplier base, ensure compliance, and scale the function as US volume grows. The role combines strategy and hands-on purchasing, with potential to grow a team.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Buy, End to End. Place, expedite and close purchase orders across all production and prototype commodities. Run the shortage list daily, hold suppliers to their commit dates, and know when to trigger the next order before MRP tells you.
  • Build the Supplier Base. Identify, qualify and negotiate with suppliers across electronics, semiconductors, machined parts and contract manufacturing. Establish terms, pricing agreements and second sources for every single-point-of-failure part.
  • Set the Compliance Posture. NDAA Section 889/5949 screening, FAR/DFARS flow-downs, ITAR/EAR export controls, counterfeit-part avoidance (AS5553) and supplier documentation for audits.
  • Purchasing Process & Data Ownership. Define purchasing process, approval thresholds and supplier documentation standards. Own procurement data quality inside the MRP/ERP rollout.
  • Synchronize with Production and Logistics. Convert build schedule into a buy plan; collaborate with Head of Logistics on inbound freight, receiving and inventory; ensure line-side availability.
  • Support NPI. Partner with Systems Engineering on BOMs, ECOs, alternates and end-of-life parts; source prototype material quickly and drive designs toward parts available at volume.
  • Manage Risk. Map geopolitical, allocation and lead-time exposure across BOM; implement buffer and last-time-buy strategies for long-lead and sole-source items.
  • Grow the Function. Document processes and hire/mentor buyers and planners as US volume scales.

Qualifications

  • 7–12 years in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing or planning within a hardware manufacturing environment (semiconductor, high-tech, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or aerospace/defense).
  • Personally owned POs, supplier commit dates and shortage resolution within the last few years, and willingness to continue doing so without a team.
  • Demonstrated ownership of supplier selection, qualification and commercial negotiation.
  • Working knowledge of NDAA compliance, FAR/DFARS flow-downs, ITAR/EAR and counterfeit-part avoidance.
  • Hands-on daily user of an MRP/ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Odoo, Arena, Duro or similar).
  • Comfortable with multi-level BOMs, drawings and ECO workflows, and able to discuss alternates with engineers.
  • Proven ability to establish new processes and systems while solving today's problems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret). U.S. Citizenship required.

Skills

Required:PO ownership and expeditionSupplier selection and negotiationMRP/ERP systemsCompliance knowledge
Nice to have:Sourcing across electronics/semiconductors

Benefits

  • insurance coverage (medical and travel)
  • flexible paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position
Last updated Sep 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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