Procurement Manager, Systems and Interiors

Beta-Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Flight lessons

Daily lunch provided

Parental leave

Job summary

Beta Technologies seeks a Procurement Manager, Systems and Interiors to drive procurement strategy for aircraft systems and interiors. You will lead a team of buyers and subcontract administrators, partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Programs, and own supplier performance and risk management.

You will develop plans, lead commercial negotiations, and ensure cost, quality, and schedule objectives are achieved while mentoring a high-performing procurement team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of procurement experience with complex supplier portfolios.
• 3+ years of people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and subcontracting activities for systems and interiors.
• Develop procurement plans, strategies, SOWs, RFPs, and supplier selections.
• Lead negotiations, contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier performance and mitigate risks to meet cost, quality, and schedule needs.
• Provide leadership across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Programs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain

10+ years procurement experience

3+ years people leadership

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

PMP CPSM CPIM certification

Job description

Procurement Manager, Systems and Interiors

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 problem-solving skill

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, advanced manufacturing, automotive, space, or defense.
• Experience with aircraft systems, interiors, electrical systems, power electronics, interconnects, batteries, avionics, or complex assemblies.
• Experience supporting products through development, certification, production, and ramp.
• Experience with supplier capacity, risk management, and supplier development.
• Familiarity with AS9100, FAA requirements, or other aerospace quality standards.
• Experience developing procurement processes, governance, and performance metrics.
• PMP, CPSM, CPIM, or similar certification.

Leadership Attributes:

• Develops strong, high-performing teams.
• Builds effective supplier and cross-functional relationships.
• Commercially astute and results oriented.
• Decisive, accountable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to influence across functions and at all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on leader who removes barriers and drives continuous improvement.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 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 low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, goggles, face shield, respirators), gloves, adhereing protection.

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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in BETA Technologies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \\"disabled veteran\\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

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