Global Sourcing Manager, Direct

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead commercial engagement and sourcing strategy for parts and/or assembly of our aircraft and ground infrastructure
• Negotiate the contractual terms and pricing for our supplier partnerships
• Partner closely with internal cross-functional teams, our suppliers and our contract manufacturers to ensure quality and manufacturability of our assemblies
• Secure supplier capacity and scale to meet demand
• Source and qualify new suppliers, conduct market research and technology analysis to support Wing’s innovation roadmap
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risk
• Build a deep understanding of our technology, operations and mission to develop successful, long-term supplier relationships globally
• Build trust and scalable processes with all cross functional teams

Job requirements

• 8+ years of experience developing and managing global supplier relationships and bringing high-volume products from concept to mass production
• A Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering) is preferred, but equivalent practical experience in supply chain, manufacturing, military service, consulting, or…
• A natural ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in situations of ambiguity and develop scalable solutions
• Ability and curiosity to quickly learn and dive deep into designs and underlying technology but keep a fast pace of operational execution
• Effective communication skills with suppliers, peers and with executive teams
• You are an experienced negotiator, capable of developing leverage for new technology and industry while structuring complex deals
• You have experience structuring and negotiating legal frameworks for new IP development and licensing, Master Supply Agreements for scaled manufacturing, Capex investment schedules and custom SOWs as business needs…
• You are familiar with bottoms-up cost modeling and have knowledge of cost structures for various electromechanical commodities