Global Supply Manager at Pyka

Alameda, California, United States

Pyka Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, AviationIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience working with global contract manufacturers
  • Driven and detail-oriented mindset
  • Ability to source high-quality components and negotiate competitive terms (pricing, MOQs, Net Terms, Inventory Levels)
  • Strong collaboration skills with engineering, production, and quality teams
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems for procurement, inventory, and production tracking
  • Experience implementing engineering and manufacturing change orders

Responsibilities

  • Perform essential procurement functions including requesting quotations, negotiating pricing, MOQs, Net Terms, Inventory Levels, creating Purchase Orders, and managing open and planned orders to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration to enhance quality and delivery performance while addressing any issues that arise
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and customer service teams to schedule inbound material deliveries, ensuring materials arrive on time to support production and customer schedules, and minimize shortages
  • Effectively implement both engineering and manufacturing change orders in the ERP/MRP and any other systems used to track procurement, inventory, or production
  • Track supplier performance on on-time delivery, quality, and cost with monthly metrics and KPIs, and conduct quarterly business reviews with suppliers
  • Communicate with suppliers regarding return material authorizations (RMAs) and non-conformance reports (NCRs), ensuring quality issues are addressed promptly and effectively, and partner with internal resources to manage and disposition items undergoing quality review or design changes
  • Maintain accurate master data related to pricing, lead times, standard costs, and inventory levels; analyze part, commodity, and supplier-specific data to inform strategic procurement decisions
  • Setup and optimize workflows for the Procurement function within the ERP

Skills

Procurement
Sourcing
Supplier Management
Supply Chain Management
Global Supply Chain

Pyka

Develops autonomous electric airplanes for agriculture

About Pyka

Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that can perform all flight operations without human intervention, including taxiing, takeoff, flight, and landing. These aircraft are particularly efficient, using less power than electric cars and featuring minimal moving parts, making them cost-effective for agricultural applications like crop spraying. Equipped with advanced sensors and software, Pyka's airplanes ensure precise flying close to the ground, reducing waste and increasing efficiency for large-scale farmers. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and affordable aerial solutions.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$92.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401k
Paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Free catered lunch & snacks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems.
Regulatory challenges in defense applications may require stricter compliance.
Dependence on large clients like Heinen Brothers poses revenue risks.

Differentiation

Pyka develops fully autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture and cargo transport.
Their aircraft use less power than electric cars, enhancing cost-effectiveness.
Pyka's Pelican Spray is the largest FAA-authorized UAS for commercial crop spraying.

Upsides

Pyka secured $40M to accelerate aircraft development and commercialization.
Partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation expands Pyka's defense market reach.
Entry into Brazil with SLC Agrícola showcases global demand for Pyka's technology.

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