Global Sourcing Specialist - Systems, Procurement

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

• Collaborate with key stakeholders (design engineering, supplier quality, production procurement) to create long-term sourcing plans resulting in improved quality, consistent delivery in support of production, and cost improvement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with global aircraft systems suppliers
• Track emerging technologies and manufacturing capabilities relevant to aircraft systems (advanced avionics, fly by wire components, sensors, etc.)
• Define operational strategy and process for New Product Introductions. Partner with stakeholders to ensure supplier capability aligns with applicable airworthiness requirements.
• Conduct market research on trends, materials, equipment and innovations
• Organize Design for Desired Attribute (DfX) projects with key supply partners helping to inform continuous improvement of designs
• Participate in the generation of Statements of Work (SoW)
• Develop Request for Proposal (RFP) packages
• Drive milestones to ensure projected timelines are held and drive course correction actions
• Develop solutions and strategies for improving delivery lead-times on parts and materials

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of applicable manufacturing techniques
• Experience working with medium and large aerospace OEMs
• Experience with design-build partnerships and associated agreement types
• Comfortable with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment, and passion to perform under pressure
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Materials Science, or related field
• 5+ years direct experience working with Aircraft Systems parts or managing suppliers providing these parts
• Supplier audit experience
• Understanding of aerospace quality requirements (AS9100, traceability, FAA certification requirements)
• Experience developing and executing category sourcing strategies
• Strong ability to perform both as a part of a team and to perform as an individual

Above and Beyond Qualifications

• Knowledge of inspection methods and technologies
• Cost modeling and TCO analysis experience
• Experience working with international suppliers, including familiarity with ITAR/EAR export control considerations
• Advanced degree in related field

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

This role is based at BETA's South Burlington, VT facility. Up to 40% travel may be required depending on program phase and supplier engagement needs.

• 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 $100,000 - $120,000 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.