Global Supply Management, Lead, Direct Materials

Company Overview 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 onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview Joby is looking for a Global Supply Management Lead, Direct Materials to own the sourcing strategy for the parts and systems that go into our aircraft. You will lead the strategy for our direct materials supply chain, build and develop a team of group managers and global supply managers, and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Certification, Legal, and Finance so that Joby’s hardware can be built cost-effectively at scale, meet aerospace quality and regulatory standards, and arrive on time. This is a high-impact, high-influence role in a fast-moving environment. You will be as comfortable in a technical design review for a new component as you are on the floor of a supplier’s factory, scaling production. You consider your team’s success your success, and you are excited to help them grow. Responsibilities Lead the global sourcing strategy for direct materials across the full aircraft and its supporting systems, including propulsion, battery, avionics, structures, actuation, and electrical components Evaluate the current supplier portfolio and build a long-term strategy for each commodity and technology that supports Joby’s product roadmap and production ramp Lead supplier selection, qualification, negotiation, contracting, and performance management for strategic suppliers, and mentor the team through complex deals Negotiate and structure Master Supply Agreements, long-term agreements, IP development and licensing terms, capacity reservations, capex and tooling investment schedules, and custom SOWs Develop sourcing strategies for long-lead and capital-intensive items, including milestone-based payment structures, performance guarantees, warranties, liquidated damages, and change-order mechanisms Partner with Engineering from concept through mass production so that supplier capabilities, manufacturability, cost, and lead time inform design decisions Apply a repeatable playbook for new supplier market research, qualification, and industrialization across all hardware, aligned to stage gates from prototype through production Build bottoms-up cost models and drive cost-reduction roadmaps for critical components, current products, and next-generation aircraft Assess and mitigate long-term supply risk, particularly in regulated markets, through dual sourcing, capacity planning, continuity plans, and inventory strategies Recommend and execute a regional versus global supplier footprint that balances cost, resilience, logistics, and regulatory requirements. Work with Quality and Engineering to resolve significant technical, quality, schedule, and commercial issues at suppliers, including first article inspection and acceptance testing Establish supply chain metrics, governance, and a supplier scorecard methodology covering cost, quality, delivery, technology, and capacity, and give leadership clear visibility into performance and risk Build, coach, and develop a high-performing global team, and create lightweight, scalable processes with cross-functional partners Take an AI-forward approach and automate where possible to increase the team’s productivity Required A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering), Business Management, or Supply Chain Management is preferred. Equivalent practical experi…

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