Lead Supply Chain Commercial Manager

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. What You’ll Do: As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will own the supplier selection and negotiation process. Archer is a visionary company moving at an incredible pace, and our Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for engaging internally and externally at every level to ensure successful partnerships with best-in-class suppliers. This is an opportunity to work alongside world-class cross-functional leaders on a core enabling technology for a company that is disrupting sustainability and transportation. Drive RFx and Supplier Selection process with key stakeholders Negotiate best-in-class value through thorough cost negotiation Close contract negotiations to support a successful transition into production Manage business relationships to develop productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders Work closely with cross-functional leaders to continuously evolve policies and procedures, enhancing organizational value and efficiency Travel: 20% What You Need: BS/BA and 8+ years of experience, or MBA/MS and 5+ years of experience Automotive or Aerospace cost negotiation expertise In-depth knowledge of high-volume supply contracts Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and highly-regulated environment Strong executive communication and internal/external negotiation skills Ability to cut through ambiguity and detail limitations to make concrete and sound decisions An insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail Solid analytical and computer skills (excel/ sheets, word/docs, powerpoint/slides) Bonus Qualifications: Training in presentation and communication skills APICS Certification At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to...