What You'll Do:As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will own the supplier selection and negotiation process. Archer is a visionary company moving at an incredible pace, and our Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for engaging internally and externally at every level to ensure successful partnerships with best-in-class suppliers. This is an opportunity to work alongside world-class cross-functional leaders on a core enabling technology for a company that is disrupting sustainability and transportation.
- 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 both internal and external stakeholders
- Work closely with cross-functional leaders to continuously evolve policies and procedures, enhancing organizational value and efficiency
- Travel: 20%
What You Need:- BS/BA and 8+ years of experience, or MBA/MS and 5+ years of experience
- Automotive or Aerospace cost negotiation expertise
- In-depth knowledge of high-volume supply contracts
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and highly-regulated environment
- Strong executive communication and internal/external negotiation skills
- Ability to cut through ambiguity and detail limitations to make concrete and sound decisions
- An insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail
- Solid analytical and computer skills (excel/sheets, word/docs, powerpoint/slides)
Bonus Qualifications:- Training in presentation and communication skills
- APICS Certification
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $130,800 - $155,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our busines
