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Supply Chain ManagerElectra Aero • Manassas, VA, US
Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Electra Aero • Manassas, VA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

About Electra :

At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation.

Position Overview :

Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and results oriented Supply Chain Manager . This role will support the development of our Ultra Short EL9. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace goods and services procurement within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions :

  • Own and deliver (in partnership with other functions) the Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP), and Master Supply Agreement process that meet target costs for components. This will include development, supplier evaluations, source selection, and negotiation activities.
  • Liaison between internal program teams and suppliers.
  • Perform supplier audits through on-site visits, capability assessments, and ongoing performance measurements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality control, including managing failure reporting and root cause corrective action activities.
  • Identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain and support the implementation of mitigation plans.
  • This role will then transition to Supplier performance of On Time Delivery (OTD)
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience :

  • BS / BA degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering
  • 10 years of Supply Chain Management experience in Heavy Industrial environments
  • 5+ years of directly applicable procurement experience in the aerospace / aircraft industry
  • Demonstrated results in contract negotiations and supplier performance

    • Required Skills :

  • Strong collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Effective upward and outward communication across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
  • Entrepreneurial ownership approach, adapting to ambiguity and open to change by shifting priorities, playing any number of roles, and enlisting help as needed to achieve goals.
  • Ability to author and review statements of work (SOW), RFI's, RFP's, and supplier commercial and technical proposals.
  • Advanced analytical skills and an ability to express technical concepts, both written and verbal.
  • Self-motivated and accountable to thrive independently or as part of a geographically diverse team.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Desired Qualifications :

  • Experience working in both production and prototype environments.
  • Project management / leadership experience.
  • Experience with international aerospace teams / suppliers and the ability to manage across cultures and time zones.

    • Preferred Location : Headquarters in Manassas, VA. Virtual location will be considered for the right candidate.

    Travel : Year 1 up to 15%, year 2 up to 50%

    Salary : Electra's salary range for this position is : $130,000.00-$190,000.00 Our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum range for the Company level overall across all locations & projects and does not necessarily reflect the budgeted amount for this position. Individual pay is based on additional factors, including project budgets, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and / or training, role, level, location, and project.

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    Supply Chain Manager • Manassas, VA, US