Procurement Administrator

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

The Procurement Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting Joby’s supply chain by managing and supporting the efficient operation of Joby’s end-to-end procurement process. This position will ensure the timely and cost-effective purchasing of goods and services for Joby, collaborating with internal departments and external vendors alike. The Procurement Administrator will help problem-solve purchasing-related issues, maintain supplier records, and contribute to continuous improvement in the supply chain process.

• Create and process purchase requisitions. Ensure purchase orders are issued accurately and on time, and align with budgetary limits and schedules.
• Monitor purchase order fulfillment through the procurement cycle and resolve issues related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, and payments. Investigate the source of problems and take corrective actions to maintain smooth procurement operations.
• Ensure supplier master data information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships in operational work with external partners, support standardized onboarding to the procurement system.
• Conduct bid evaluations, negotiate optimal pricing, delivery schedules, and terms. Ensure contracts, including NDAs, terms and conditions, and long-term supplier agreement are adhered to in procurement activities.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments and internal customers to ensure procurement processes are followed and needs are met. Facilitate communication between internal teams and suppliers to meet requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of all purchases, contracts, and transactions. Ensure traceability of parts in compliance with FAA and AS9100 standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in the efficiency of Joby’s procurement processes and in system key performance indicators
• Proactively update management and cross-functional teams on supply issues, procurement strategies, and key performance indicators.
• Analyze current supplier spend and purchasing trends to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Monitor and support supplier performance management through metrics like on time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or Engineering +2 years of working experience in procurement/supply chain position
• In lieu of degree, a minimum 6 years experience working in procurement
• Specific experience in procurement administration and working within enterprise ERP software systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office products
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately, and work independently on multiple tasks and projects across various teams tasks simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate with and influence a wide variety of cross-functional teams.