Supply Chain Manager

About Electra:

At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation.

Position Overview:

Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and results oriented Supply Chain Manager . This role will support the development of our Ultra Short EL9. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace goods and services procurement within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Own and deliver (in partnership with other functions) the Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP), and Master Supply Agreement process that meet target costs for components. This will include development, supplier evaluations, source selection, and negotiation activities.

Liaison between internal program teams and suppliers.

Perform supplier audits through on-site visits, capability assessments, and ongoing performance measurements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality control, including managing failure reporting and root cause corrective action activities.

Identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain and support the implementation of mitigation plans.

This role will then transition to Supplier performance of On Time Delivery (OTD)

Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering

10 years of Supply Chain Management experience in Heavy Industrial environments

5+ years of directly applicable procurement experience in the aerospace/aircraft industry

Demonstrated results in contract negotiations and supplier performance

Required Skills:

Strong collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.

Effective upward and outward communication across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.

Entrepreneurial ownership approach, adapting to ambiguity and open to change by shifting priorities, playing any number of roles, and enlisting help as needed to achieve goals.

Ability to author and review statements of work (SOW), RFI's, RFP's, and supplier commercial and technical proposals.

Advanced analytical skills and an ability to express technical concepts, both written and verbal.

Self-motivated and accountable to thrive independently or as part of a geographically diverse team.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in both production and prototype environments.

Project management/leadership experience.

Experience with international aerospace teams/suppliers and the ability to manage across cultures and time zones.

Preferred Location: Headquarters in Manassas, VA. Virtual location will be considered for the right candidate.

Travel: Year 1 up to 15%, year 2 up to 50%

Salary: Electra's salary range for this position is: $130,000.00-$190,000.00 Our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum range for the Company level overall across all locations & projects and does not necessarily reflect the budgeted amount for this position. Individual pay is based on additional factors, including project budgets, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and/or training, role, level, location, and project.