Who We Are

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a private company founded in 2020 and backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com.

In this role, you will:

• Manage procurement for AeroVect’s engineering team – ensuring all purchase needs are being processed promptly, working with suppliers and shipping companies, and proactively preventing delays and disruptions.

• Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness, obtain required approvals, negotiate pricing, prepare and process. purchase orders.

• Provide purchasing support to contract manufacturers and suppliers to support the delivery schedule.

• Provide daily and weekly updates on order status, risks and risk mitigation activities.

• Maintain an accurate inventory of AeroVect’s tools and components, and organize Aerovect’s hardware workshop.

• Manage all inbound and outbound shipments.

• Manage AeroVect’s physical facilities, including offices, warehouses, and testing spaces. Work with building managers to ensure prompt resolution of any issues.

• Assist the team with general administrative tasks as needed.
  

Required qualifications:

• Exceptional attention to detail – you must be able to accurately track inventory levels and stock movement, identify discrepancies, and closely monitor order status.

• Previous experience in inventory management and procurement for hardware

• Passion for organizing objects and maintaining physical spaces

• High level of maturity and common sense

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an appropriate blend of professionalism and friendliness

• Exceptional negotiation skills

• US drivers license with clean driving record

• Must be able to pass criminal background check
  

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience with overseas (especially China) procurement

• Experience implementing and running inventory management software

• Previous experience managing procurement for complex hardware projects