Senior Procurement Associate

Title: Senior Procurement Specialist Company: Heven AeroTech Location: Sterling, Virginia FLSA: Exempt About Our Company: At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it.

As a recognized leader in hydrogen powered drones, we’ve earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued.

Our culture is anchored in trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

We know that great organizations are built by extraordinary teams.

That’s why we invest in your professional growth, offering robust training programs, leadership development opportunities, and a clear pathway for advancement.

At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact.

Role Summary: The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, components, and services required for equipment production.

This role ensures uninterrupted manufacturing operations by building reliable supplier relationships, optimizing inventory, controlling costs, maintaining quality, compliance, and on-time delivery across the supply chain.

The position plays a critical role in supporting production schedules, scaling manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain processes.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials, components, subassemblies, and production services
• Identify, qualify, and manage domestic and international suppliers
• Lead RFQs, contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and long-term supply agreements
• Ensure best value sourcing while balancing cost, quality, lead time, and risk
• Maintain approved vendor lists and supplier performance metrics
• Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support equipment builds
• Manage lead times, capacity constraints, and supply risks
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-ups
• Implement mitigation strategies for supply disruptions and shortages
• Ensure suppliers meet technical, quality, and regulatory requirements