Procurement Specialist

The role

The Procurement Specialist will own end-to-end procurement of aerospace parts, materials, and services. This individual contributor role manages spend categories and strategic supplier relationships to support production needs.

What you will do

• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans.
• Lead negotiations on supplier agreements including pricing, terms, and SLAs.
• Run end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and program management.
• Identify and address supply chain risks.
• Support the product production line as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of procurement activities.
• Support the development of project plans, objectives, and scopes.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or buying experience in a highly technical environment.
• Experience sourcing in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/ITAR and AS9100.
• Experience developing and managing RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing
• Direct experience sourcing commodities such as machined parts, castings, forgings, composites, or electronics
• Experience negotiating Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and complex supplier contracts
• Strong analytical skills across cost analysis, price justification, market research, and total cost of ownership evaluations
• Understanding of the DoD and aerospace landscape
• CPSM, CPSD, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification
• Demonstrated success leading cost-reduction initiatives

Benefits

• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually
• 5 sick days annually

Before you apply

• NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the company

Skyryse is on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone through SkyOS technology. The company is committed to saving lives and empowering everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.