Manager - Purchasing (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Auckland, New Zealand facility. Domestic and international travel of up to 10% may be required. New Zealand roles require eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by U.S. ITAR.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions.

What you will do

• Build and manage a procurement team responsible for aluminum, composites, and 3D-printed materials.
• Own direct-material purchasing for production demand, rapid engineering development, and launch and space programs.
• Develop global commodity strategies focused on cost, quality, delivery, and business growth.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, develop bottom-up cost models, and influence engineering design direction.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance scorecards, dispute resolution, quarterly business reviews, and sourcing partnerships.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, accounting, business leadership, and supply chain teams while maintaining accurate ERP procurement and planning data.

Requirements

• 8+ years of purchasing experience, including management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 12+ years of total work experience where applicable.
• Experience sourcing suppliers, onboarding them, and negotiating pricing agreements.
• Ability to define team strategy and build operating plans for long-term goals.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
• For New Zealand employment, eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by U.S. ITAR is required; nationality checks and background checks will be conducted.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other advanced manufacturing industries.
• Experience in a rapid-growth environment.
• Experience with AS9100 and U.S. export controls, including ITAR and EAR.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on rockets, spacecraft, and critical space systems supporting meaningful missions.
• Fast-paced environment focused on innovation, teamwork, tight deadlines, and practical execution.
• Role includes work in production areas with prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work.
• Occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes may occur in production areas.