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Joby Aviation

Global Supply Manager

$88K–$140K

San Carlos, CA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
Minimum 2 years in procurement/supplier management and 1 year in Mechanical Systems and Metallics commodity management; in lieu of a degree, minimum 7 years in Commodity Management/Procurement. Desired: Master's degree +2 years of working experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering; alternatively, minimum 7 years of experience working in Commodity Management/Procurement.

About the job

Leads strategic and tactical procurement for Joby Aviation, negotiating supplier contracts and managing sourcing, cost, quality, and delivery across commodity categories.

What you'll do

  • Negotiate RFQs, pricing, tooling, and supplier agreements; drive cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Develop category plans and sourcing strategies, monitor markets and supply risks, and manage supplier performance.
  • Coordinate with engineering and cross-functional teams on vendor selection, design reviews, and timely supplier-part delivery.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering; alternatively, at least 7 years in Commodity Management/Procurement.
  • Minimum 2 years' procurement or supplier-management experience, including 1 year in Mechanical Systems and Metallics commodity management.
  • Experience managing custom, build-to-order parts and reading, negotiating, and updating supplier contract agreements.
  • Technical fluency in MS Office, excellent verbal and written communication, and knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree +2 years of working experience.
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential.

Pay

USD $87,800 - $140,000 per year (base pay)

Tools

MS Office, Gantt charts

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