Archer Aviation
Indirect Sourcing Manager San Jose, California, United States
Archer Aviation, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
The Indirect Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives across a range of indirect spend categories—including but not limited to IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, and HR. This role plays a key part in driving cost efficiencies, supplier performance, and value creation for the organization. By partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the Indirect Sourcing Manager ensures procurement activities align with business objectives while maintaining compliance, managing risk, and fostering innovation. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to optimize supplier relationships and deliver measurable business results.
Key responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies with cross-functional leaders to reduce cost and increase value
Analyze spend reports, identify high-impact opportunities, and enable informed action
Respond to evolving business needs by negotiating contracts of varying structure, scope, and industry
Conduct market research projects to develop new connections and high-value alternatives
Enforce agreements and manage escalations to protect strong functional relationships and boost project results
Demonstrate impact through clear communication of results to executive leaders
Operate efficiently and effectively, maximizing the points of impact across the organization
Lead RFx activities to develop leverage and craft impactful partnership opportunities
Partner with legal, finance, and functional leaders to develop leverage and execute complex cost reduction and value improvement projects
Full time, based at Archer Headquarters in San Jose
Travel: up to 20%
What you need
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations.
5+ years of related experience in supply chain, supplier management, or operations.
Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
An insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail
Thorough understanding of a diverse set of contract structures
Proven ability to dive into an unfamiliar subject and develop a deep expertise
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and highly-regulated environment
Ability to cut through ambiguity and detail limitations to make concrete and sound decisions
Solid analytical and computer skills (excel/sheets, word/docs, powerpoint/slides)
Bonus Qualifications
Training in presentation and communication skills
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 $101,760 - $127,200. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
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Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
The Indirect Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives across a range of indirect spend categories—including but not limited to IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, and HR. This role plays a key part in driving cost efficiencies, supplier performance, and value creation for the organization. By partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the Indirect Sourcing Manager ensures procurement activities align with business objectives while maintaining compliance, managing risk, and fostering innovation. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to optimize supplier relationships and deliver measurable business results.
Key responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies with cross-functional leaders to reduce cost and increase value
Analyze spend reports, identify high-impact opportunities, and enable informed action
Respond to evolving business needs by negotiating contracts of varying structure, scope, and industry
Conduct market research projects to develop new connections and high-value alternatives
Enforce agreements and manage escalations to protect strong functional relationships and boost project results
Demonstrate impact through clear communication of results to executive leaders
Operate efficiently and effectively, maximizing the points of impact across the organization
Lead RFx activities to develop leverage and craft impactful partnership opportunities
Partner with legal, finance, and functional leaders to develop leverage and execute complex cost reduction and value improvement projects
Full time, based at Archer Headquarters in San Jose
Travel: up to 20%
What you need
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations.
5+ years of related experience in supply chain, supplier management, or operations.
Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
An insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail
Thorough understanding of a diverse set of contract structures
Proven ability to dive into an unfamiliar subject and develop a deep expertise
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and highly-regulated environment
Ability to cut through ambiguity and detail limitations to make concrete and sound decisions
Solid analytical and computer skills (excel/sheets, word/docs, powerpoint/slides)
Bonus Qualifications
Training in presentation and communication skills
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 $101,760 - $127,200. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
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