Global Aviation Procurement & Strategy Lead

Joby Barnard; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation in California is seeking a Global Supply Manager to oversee strategic and tactical procurement, including master purchase agreements with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and quality controls aligned with aviation standards.

You will collaborate with finance, legal, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams, drive supplier negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and support on-time delivery of parts for upcoming FAA certification and commercial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or engineering.
• 2+ years in procurement/supplier management.
• 1 year in Mechanical Systems and Metallics commodity management.
• In lieu of a degree, 7+ years inCommodity Management/Procurement.
• Experience with build-to-order parts and supplier contracts.
• Strong negotiation and MS Office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; Lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Own RFQs and ensure commercial terms, NDAs, T&Cs are negotiated.
• Drive price and tooling negotiations to meet best-in-class costs.
• Develop category management plans, market conditions and sourcing strategies.
• Monitor industry trends and coordinate with design to mitigate risks.
• Manage supplier relationships, scorecards and business reviews.
• Participate in design reviews and manufacturability discussions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing controls.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet program timelines.
• Identify supply, cost, and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Influence stakeholders to secure timely decisions for sourcing.
• Lead vendor selection with engineering teams.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Contract negotiation

Lean manufacturing practices

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Joby Aviation in California is seeking a Global Supply Manager to oversee strategic and tactical procurement, including master purchase agreements with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and quality controls aligned with aviation standards.

You will collaborate with finance, legal, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams, drive supplier negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and support on-time delivery of parts for upcoming FAA certification and commercial operations.