Global Supply Manager (Drones)

Location: Torrance, California, United States

Salary: $120,000–$168,000 USD per year, plus potential equity grants.

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company designing and manufacturing high-performance unmanned systems to rebuild the US drone industrial base.

What you will do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical, electronic, and PCB assemblies across new product introduction and mass-production ramps.
• Lead supplier selection, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, contract negotiations, and agreement documentation.
• Build cost models to support data-driven negotiations and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Partner with design, manufacturing, and supply quality engineers from product concept through high-volume production.
• Establish supplier reviews and governance processes to improve cost, delivery, quality, and capacity readiness.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and engineering to deliver sustainable cost savings and develop long-term supplier partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or supply chain management.
• 3–10 years of supply chain experience in sourcing, program management, or quality engineering within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing and managing commodities, including cost modeling and contract negotiations.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and production launches.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and metrics to support business decisions.
• Technical knowledge of commodity requirements and design, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners on pricing and sourcing decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Founding-member opportunity within a rapidly growing Supply Chain team.
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment focused on moving products from design to deployment.
• Work on unmanned systems tested in combat and produced at scale.
• Competitive equity grants as part of the total compensation package.
• Equal opportunity employment for applicants regardless of protected characteristics.