Procurement Manager, Systems and Interiors

The posting, as BETA Technologies wrote it

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

At Beta Technologies, together we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

BETA Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Team Manager (SCM) to lead strategic and tactical procurement and subcontracting activities for systems and interior components supporting BETA’s aircraft programs. The chosen candidate will manage buyers and subcontract administrators while partnering with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Program teams to ensure supplier performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives are achieved. A successful candidate will be a collaborator with an exceptional ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

• Lead procurement and subcontracting activities for assigned systems, interiors, and related components.
• Develop procurement plans, acquisition strategies, SOWs, RFPs, and supplier selection recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contracts, pricing, and other supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and schedule.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks and support production readiness and ramp.
• Provide commercial and procurement leadership during program and supplier reviews.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Program teams to resolve supplier and commercial issues.
• Establish category and supplier priorities and ensure appropriate coverage of assigned parts and components.
• Develop and mentor buyers and subcontract administrators, building a high-performing procurement team.
• Establish and improve procurement processes, tools, and performance metrics.
• Provide clear communication and recommendations to leadership and maintain appropriate commercial authority.
• 25% travel (minimum)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or the equivalent in work experience.
• 10+ years of procurement experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience managing complex supplier portfolios and procurement categories.
• Experience in category management of aerospace system & interior categories
• Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial, analytical, communication, and

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The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation
$110,000 — $140,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.