Indirect Supply Chain Manager
Mountain View, CA
Departments – Supply Chain /
Full Time /
Hybrid
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Indirect Supply Chain Manager, preferably from aerospace or automotive, to join our team developing electric-powered aircraft. This position will be a primary point of contact for indirect suppliers, managing every aspect of supplier development and performance throughout all contract phases.
Why we need you:
- With that vision in mind, we are looking for an Indirect Supply Chain Manager to join our Supply Chain team. The goal of the Indirect Supply Chain Manager at Wisk is to develop an efficient Supply Chain strategy to meet the needs for our next generation aircraft in order to build the first fully autonomous all-electric aircraft that performs and operates safely in an urban air-mobility environment. In support of this goal, you will be part of the Supply Chain team that develops supplier strategy, assesses risk, and manages suppliers and contracts. Your goal is to lead strategies to optimize the indirect supply chain and related total costs and support our internal stakeholders on tactical and daily problem solving.
- The successful candidate is respected in the aerospace or automotive communities as a highly knowledgeable and experienced indirect supply chain leader who has direct hands-on experience, with a wide breadth of supply chain knowledge, from supplier sourcing, through negotiation, contracting and execution. In this role, the candidate must be efficient in analytics, all phases of sourcing, contract management and supplier strategy and a strong relationship builder.
What you will do:
- As part of the Supply Chain organization, you will act as an Indirect Supply Chain Manager for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
- You will be a primary point of contact for suppliers, and internal stakeholders for the company’s indirect spend.
- You will support multiple internal stakeholders including marketing, IT, CMES, manufacturing, quality, facilities and finance to ensure successful integration and support of sourcing efforts, contract execution and supplier management initiatives.
- You will lead supplier assessments and the development of corrective and preventative actions.
- You will monitor supplier technical, quality, delivery and financial performance.
- You will take part in identifying cost saving opportunities and work with suppliers to reduce indirect costs.
- You will resolve service issues that arise quickly, preventing impact to the business.
What you have done:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- At least five (5) years working experience in indirect supply chain strategy development and architecture
- Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, and strong negotiation with highly effective communication skills is a must
- Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams
Desired:
- Familiarity with a wide variety of indirect contract types: computer software, hardware, marketing agreements, facilities and equipment purchasing agreements
Who you are:
- You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
- You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
- You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
- You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
- You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
- You are a positive team player
$132,317 - $152,088 a year
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $132,317 - $152,088 - per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
