Indirect Sourcing Manager

Archer Aviation • San Jose, CA

70d • $101,760 - $127,000

About The Position

The Sourcing organization plays a vital role in shaping the future of our supply chain. A crucial part of the Operations organization, the sourcing team introduces best-in-class capabilities to Archer's supply base by identifying and partnering with industry leaders across the globe. We forge strong partnerships both internally and externally across industries, maximize cost-effectiveness, and amplify product excellence. This role sits at the leading edge of that effort, applying a keen eye and a depth of technical experience to assess Supplier capabilities and put Archer in the best position to succeed with a highly capable supply base. The ideal candidate is able to translate those assessments into internal engineering reviews, working cross-functionally to maximize production efficiency and performance. This is an opportunity to disrupt the transportation industry hand-in-hand with world-class cross-functional leaders.

Requirements

• An insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail
• An impactful depth of technical expertise
• Powerful communication skills
• Proven ability to dive into any subject and develop a deep technical expertise
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and highly-regulated environment
• Ability to cut through ambiguity and detail limitations to make concrete and sound decisions
• Solid analytical and computer skills (excel/sheets, word/docs, powerpoint/slides)
• 5-10+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Training in presentation and communication skills
• APICS Certification

Responsibilities

• Influence sourcing strategies to introduce high-impact capabilities to the supply base
• Gain a hands-on understanding of a supplier's existing abilities and future growth
• Leverage existing expertise to advise as a technical expert in commercial negotiations
• Manage critical conflicts through in-person presence
• Demonstrate impact and introduce clarity to executive-level presentations
• Develop a deep understanding of industry and market trends, educating key stakeholders and integrating new data into innovative approaches
• Work cross-functionally to continuously evolve policies and processes to enhance efficiency
• Remote work available; Ranges for travel & salary assume a San Jose HQ base

Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
• Support for applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees