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.

• Source and develop the supply base
• Negotiate best-in-class value value through thorough cost negotiation
• Close contract negotiations to support a successful transition into mass production
• Present directly to executive leadership, engaging on strategic initiatives
• Manage business relationships to develop productive partnerships, acting as a primary point of escalation
• Work closely with cross-functional leaders to continuously evolve policies and procedures, enhancing organizational value and efficiency
• Travel: 25%

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 

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 business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $124,800 - $170,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.