Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Torrance, California, United States; onsite five days per week. Occasional travel to supplier sites may be required.

Salary: $110,000–$145,000 per year, plus potential equity depending on the role.

Company

hirify.global is a vertically integrated space and defense company developing hardware for low-Earth-orbit missions, including satellite buses, in-orbit servicing robotics, and mission systems.

What you will do

• Own procurement execution from RFQ through delivery for assigned hardware and defense programs.
• Source machined parts, PCBAs, harnesses, test hardware, raw materials, components, and engineering services.
• Work with engineers to translate technical requirements, schedules, and supplier needs into purchasing actions.
• Evaluate suppliers and quotes based on cost, lead time, quality, capacity, and risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery commitments, and other commercial conditions.
• Track purchase orders and supplier commitments, resolve delivery issues, and manage program risks.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management for physical hardware.
• Experience with technical suppliers in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or another hardware environment.
• Strong negotiation skills covering pricing, lead times, payment terms, and commercial conditions.
• Ability to work directly with engineers and manage short timelines, changing requirements, and incomplete processes.
• U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance if required.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, exempt employment with an onsite Monday–Friday schedule, approximately 9:00am–6:00pm.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Platinum medical, dental, and vision coverage: 100% company-paid for employees and 90% for dependents.
• 401(k) plan with company matching up to 3.5%, stock option eligibility, and relocation support for qualifying positions.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, plus office snacks, drinks, and regular team events.