Supply Chain Manager

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.

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Required Skills :

Desired Qualifications :

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.