Indirect Supply Chain Manager

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Indirect Supply Chain Manager, to cover a range of indirect spend experience, such as IT, Real Estate, Facilities, HR, Quality and Marketing contracting, to join our team developing electric-powered aircraft. This position will be a primary point of contact for indirect suppliers, managing every aspect of supplier development and performance throughout all contract phases.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days. 

In this role, you will be part of the Supply Chain Management team that develops supplier & commodity strategy, assesses risk, and manages suppliers and contracts.  Your goal is to lead and implement strategies to optimize the supply chain and related total costs and support our lean production system on tactical and daily problem solving. Your goal is to lead strategies to optimize the indirect supply chain and related total costs and support our internal stakeholders on tactical and daily problem solving.  The ideal candidate is respected in the IT, Real Estate, Facilities and Marketing communities as a highly knowledgeable and experienced indirect supply chain leader who has direct hands-on experience, with a wide breadth of supply chain knowledge, from supplier sourcing, through negotiation, contracting and execution. In this role, the candidate must be efficient in analytics, all phases of sourcing, contract management and supplier strategy and a strong relationship builder.

 What you will do:

• As part of the Supply Chain Management organization, you will act as an Indirect Supply Chain Manager for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.

• You will be a primary point of contact for suppliers, and internal stakeholders for the company’s indirect spend.

• You will lead RFIs / RFPs, supplier down selection, negotiate contracts, perform the contract phase-in and actively work to solve issues as they occur (quality, schedule, cost, contract). 

• You will support multiple internal stakeholders including facilities, marketing, IT, CMES, quality, and finance to ensure successful integration and support of sourcing efforts, contract execution and supplier management initiatives.

• You will lead supplier assessments and the development of corrective and preventative actions.

• You will monitor supplier technical, quality, delivery and financial performance.

• You will take part in identifying cost saving opportunities and work with suppliers to reduce indirect costs.

• You will help to resolve service issues that arise quickly, preventing impact to the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

• At least five (5) years working experience in indirect supply chain strategy development and architecture

• Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, and strong negotiation with highly effective communication skills is a must

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams

• Experience with a wide variety of indirect contract types with emphasis on lease, construction, general contractor, AIA, architect, facilities, maintenance and marketing agreements.

• This role will require less than 25% of travel.

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range the company expects to pay: $144,000 - $169,000 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage  individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider  every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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