Lead Supply Chain Commercial Manager

Archer
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 130,800 - 155,000 annuallyFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Negotiation","Analytical","Attention to detail","Leadership"]

Strategic Sourcing Manager leading supplier selection, RFx processes, and negotiations to secure value for high-volume aerospace/automotive contracts. Partners with internal and external stakeholders, evolving policies with cross-functional teams while guiding production readiness. Travel ~20%, operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment to drive supplier partnerships and contract execution.

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Lead Supply Chain Commercial Manager

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Job Summary

Strategic Sourcing Manager leading supplier selection, RFx processes, and negotiations to secure value for high-volume aerospace/automotive contracts. Partners with internal and external stakeholders, evolving policies with cross-functional teams while guiding production readiness. Travel ~20%, operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment to drive supplier partnerships and contract execution.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Drive RFx and Supplier Selection process with key stakeholders
  • •Negotiate best-in-class value through thorough cost negotiation
  • •Close contract negotiations to support a successful transition into production
  • •Manage business relationships to develop productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
  • •Work closely with cross-functional leaders to evolve policies and procedures, enhancing organizational value and efficiency
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 130,800 - 155,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •BS/BA with 8+ years of experience, or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience
  • •Automotive or Aerospace cost negotiation expertise
  • •In-depth knowledge of high-volume supply contracts
  • •Strong executive communication and internal/external negotiation skills
  • •Solid analytical and computer skills (Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, PowerPoint/Slides)
Experience:8+ yearsAerospaceSupply chainHigh-volume contracts
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationNegotiationAnalyticalAttention to detailLeadership
Certifications:APICS Certification
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ExcelSheetsWordPowerPoint

Company Brief

Archer
Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and urban air mobility systems to enable sustainable, intra-city air transportation for passengers and cargo.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: Pre-Revenue (USD 0)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Founded: 2018
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