Senior Procurement Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly, the first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal vehicles are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been in development, preparing to enter the market for over 10 years. We recently announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, planned for general release and scalable production in 2025.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of technology investment today. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. We invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

As we enter commercial operations, we are seeking an experienced procurement engineer to collaborate with design and project management teams to ensure procured items meet project requirements, quality standards, and budgets while managing supplier relationships and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and evaluation - Research and identify potential suppliers and evaluate their products, prices, and reliability.
• Negotiation and contracts - Negotiate favorable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers and manage the resulting contracts.
• Technical expertise - Use engineering knowledge to review technical specifications, ensure compliance with standards, and verify that procured items will meet quality and performance requirements.
• Cost management - Implement cost-control strategies, analyze costs, andidentify opportunities for savings without compromising quality.
• Supplier relationship management - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable performance and manage any issues that arise.
• Collaboration - Work closely with internal teams like design, production, and project management to align procurement activities with project needs and timelines.
• Process management - Manage the purchasing process, including tracking purchase orders, maintainingrecords, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Attributes aligned with Core Values

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.