Senior Aviation Supply Planner & Procurement Lead

Booster; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Equity

Job summary

Pyka is seeking a talented Supply Planner/Buyer to join our team as we revolutionize autonomous electric aircraft. You will ensure parts, assemblies, and tools are available for Production, Flight Operations, and Manufacturing, improving the agility and sustainability of Pyka’s supply chain.

Based in Alameda, CA, this role requires 3-5 years in manufacturing/procurement, ERP experience (Odoo), and aviation market knowledge. We offer a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production, Inventory, or Supply Chain with a focus on Procurement
• Experience with vendor selection and optimization
• Experience with ERP systems, especially Odoo
• Understanding of engineering BOMs and product structures
• Experience in aviation or aerospace sectors
• Excellent attention to detail and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement lifecycle from order placement to delivery for internal teams (R&D, Flight Operations, Manufacturing, Facilities, Software)
• Serve as primary contact for external vendors and resolve supply chain issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Maintain ERP master data integrity including part costs, shipments, PO, invoices, and vendor contacts
• Manage supply chain impact of engineering changes and align component phase-in/phase-out with shop floor
• Conduct market research and RFQs to secure favorable pricing and terms for critical components
• Provide regular status updates on high-priority orders and potential supply chain risks to stakeholders
• Align production schedules with material availability using MRPs, safety stock, reorder points, and EOQ
• Identify single-source vulnerabilities and establish dual-sourcing and stocking strategies

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

Pyka is seeking a talented Supply Planner/Buyer to join our team as we revolutionize autonomous electric aircraft. You will ensure parts, assemblies, and tools are available for Production, Flight Operations, and Manufacturing, improving the agility and sustainability of Pyka’s supply chain.

Based in Alameda, CA, this role requires 3-5 years in manufacturing/procurement, ERP experience (Odoo), and aviation market knowledge. We offer a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.