Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for carrying out procurement processes (within the U.S. and globally), standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation, preparations, and cost analysis. The role partners with clients throughout the business by responding to inquiries concerning order status, modifications, or cancellations. The position is key to enabling the development of the company’s vehicles, industrial base, and broader market ecosystems.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to cultivate collaboration, which aligns with one of their core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Manage purchasing processes and systems for products and services required by Engineering and other departments
• Follow processes to conduct RFI, RFP, select suppliers, evaluate responses, and ensure continuous execution
• Assist project teams in gathering scopes of work, project requirements, deliverables, and other details necessary to select and successfully complete work with outside suppliers of assets, materials, and services while meeting budgets and schedules
• Take an analytical approach to evaluating bids and supplier performance
• Supports the development and implementation of sourcing and category strategies for different engineering verticals
• Integrates program, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies
• Prepares and implements negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements including pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers
• Maintains a high customer satisfaction rating that meets or exceeds company standards
• Is responsive and supportive to the needs of our customers and internal stakeholders
• Completes all assignments and administrative tasks in an effective and efficient manner
• Maintains and updates status tools as required
• Conducts strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threat (SWOT) analysis
• Manages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
• Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies

What you can contribute:

• Bachelors in business, supply chain, or similar field required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain and/or procurement
• Master’s degree preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong sense of customer service
• Experience working in fast paced environment with strict deadlines
• Experience working both independently and in team environments
• Experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
• Experience in advanced technology, aviation, automotive, or the mobility space with UAS or UAM preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred

You may also be able to contribute:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and driven personality
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
• Distinctive process management skills

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).