Beehive Industries

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Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine's speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Loveland, Ohio facility. Role Overview Beehive Industries is looking for an energetic and driven Procurement Analyst to support our Cincinnati, OH location. The Raw Materials Metals Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials and outside services to support development and production business needs. This role will focus on cost, supplier performance, market analysis, and ensuring a reliable supply of metals while meeting quality, delivery, and sustainability requirements. What You'll Do... • Source and purchase raw material metals (e.g., Ni based alloys & revert) in alignment with production forecasts and inventory targets • Issue Purchase Orders to suppliers in alignment with Procure-to-Pay policy and procedure, manage confirmations, and track deliveries to ensure on-time supply. • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives • Work alongside Quality and cross-functional leads to support in supplier selection and onboarding. • Collaborate with engineering, quality, production, and finance teams to align material specifications and requirements • Manage supplier performance, including quality, lead times, and responsiveness • Resolve supply issues, shortages, and discrepancies proactively • Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable regulations • Support cost-reduction, value-engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives • Use critical thinking and judgment to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day to-day issue resolution You have... • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • 3+ years relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, buying, preferably with metals or industrial raw materials • Strong negotiation and contract management skills; ability to cultivate strong supplier relationships • Working knowledge of metals markets and commodity pricing mechanisms • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong understanding of supply chain management and logistics • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative • Quick learner and can strategically prioritize work • Experience working in defense procurement operating structure preferred • Technical aptitude and business acumen • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance Nice to have... • Experience with long-term supply agreements and hedging strategies • Familiarity with international sourcing and logistics If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission. Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company. Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.