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Salary: USD 110,000 - 140,000 / annual
BETA Technologies is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic and tactical procurement and subcontracting activities for systems and interior components supporting the company's electric aircraft programs. This is a people-management role where you will oversee buyers and subcontract administrators while partnering with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Program teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading procurement and subcontracting activities for assigned systems, interiors, and related components
- Developing procurement plans, acquisition strategies, statements of work, RFPs, and supplier selection recommendations
- Leading commercial negotiations, contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements
- Managing supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and schedule metrics
- Identifying and mitigating supplier risks while supporting production readiness and ramp
- Providing commercial and procurement leadership during program and supplier reviews
- Partnering cross-functionally to resolve supplier and commercial issues
- Establishing category and supplier priorities with appropriate coverage of assigned parts
- Developing and mentoring buyers and subcontract administrators to build a high-performing team
- Establishing and improving procurement processes, tools, and performance metrics
- Providing clear communication and recommendations to leadership while maintaining appropriate commercial authority
- Travel requirement: minimum 25%
BETA Technologies is revolutionizing electric aviation with a mission centered on sustainability and innovation. The company offers a competitive total compensation package including restricted stock units, performance stock units, onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, disability insurance, paid parental leave, daily lunch, and flight lessons.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or equivalent 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 and interior categories
- Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Strong commercial, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Desired 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
