Procurement Manager, Systems and Interiors

At Beta Technologies, together we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

BETA Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Team Manager (SCM) to lead strategic and tactical procurement and subcontracting activities for systems and interior components supporting BETA’s aircraft programs. The chosen candidate will manage buyers and subcontract administrators while partnering with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Program teams to ensure supplier performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives are achieved. A successful candidate will be a collaborator with an exceptional ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Lead procurement and subcontracting activities for assigned systems, interiors, and related components.
• Develop procurement plans, acquisition strategies, SOWs, RFPs, and supplier selection recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contracts, pricing, and other supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and schedule.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks and support production readiness and ramp.
• Provide commercial and procurement leadership during program and supplier reviews.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Program teams to resolve supplier and commercial issues.
• Establish category and supplier priorities and ensure appropriate coverage of assigned parts and components.
• Develop and mentor buyers and subcontract administrators, building a high-performing procurement team.
• Establish and improve procurement processes, tools, and performance metrics.
• Provide clear communication and recommendations to leadership and maintain appropriate commercial authority.
• 25% travel (minimum)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or the equivalent in work experience.
• 10+ years of procurement experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience managing complex supplier portfolios and procurement categories.
• Experience in category management of aerospace system & interior categories
• Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skill

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, advanced manufacturing, automotive, space, or defense.
• Experience with aircraft systems, interiors, electrical systems, power electronics, interconnects, batteries, avionics, or complex assemblies.
• Experience supporting products through development, certification, production, and ramp.
• Experience with supplier capacity, risk management, and supplier development.
• Familiarity with AS9100, FAA requirements, or other aerospace quality standards.
• Experience developing procurement processes, governance, and performance metrics.
• PMP, CPSM, CPIM, or similar certification.

Leadership Attributes:

• Develops strong, high-performing teams.
• Builds effective supplier and cross-functional relationships.
• Commercially astute and results oriented.
• Decisive, accountable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to influence across functions and at all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on leader who removes barriers and drives continuous improvement.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, goggles, face shield, respirators), gloves, adhereing protection.