--- title: 'Procurement Specialist at Skyryse' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/procurement-specialist-skyryse-el-segundo-05jvzk0nn4cs' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Procurement Specialist at Skyryse - **Company:** Skyryse - **Location:** El Segundo, CA - **Posted:** 2026-05-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/skyryse/jobs/7952031 ## Job description We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight. ## PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST  - EL SEGUNDO, CA The Procurement Specialist will own the end-to-end procurement of aerospace parts, materials, and services, negotiating supplier agreements that deliver competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable performance. This individual contributor role manages meaningful spend categories and strategic supplier relationships while supporting day-to-day production needs. The ideal candidate is a results-driven negotiator with experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, comfortable navigating FAR/DFARS/ITAR requirements. You will lead supplier negotiations, shape commercial strategy aligned with technical and program requirements, and partner across the organization to drive cost, quality, delivery, and risk outcomes. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop and implement strategic procurement plans aligned with organizational objectives, driving measurable cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements through structured sourcing strategies. - Lead negotiations on supplier agreements, including pricing, terms, SLAs, and risk provisions; develop negotiation strategies and contract structures informed by market analysis, cost driver evaluation, and supply-base capability assessments. - Run end-to-end sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), including proposal solicitation, cost analysis, price justification, supplier evaluation, and award decisions across raw materials, indirect goods, services, tooling, and capital equipment. - Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, driving accountability and continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and risk. - Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and program management to shape Statements of Work (SOWs) and contract terms that align commercial agreements with technical, quality, and delivery requirements. - Proactively identify and address supply chain risks (e.g., notifying teams of long lead times) and support the product production line as needed. - Maintain accurate records and documentation of all procurement-related activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS/ITAR, AS9100). - Support the development of project plans, objectives, and scopes, communicating effectively with internal stakeholders. - Additional responsibilities as needed. ## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or buying experience in a highly technical environment, with a focus on contract negotiation and supplier management. A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus but not required - Experience sourcing in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments, with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/ITAR and AS9100. - Experience developing and managing RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, including supplier evaluation and award decisions. - Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite preferred) and Microsoft Excel. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and program management. ## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - 7+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing, with direct experience sourcing commodities such as machined parts, castings, forgings, composites, or electronics. - Experience negotiating Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and complex supplier contracts. - Strong analytical skills across cost analysis, price justification, market research, and total cost of ownership evaluations. - Understanding of the DoD and aerospace landscape. - CPSM, CPSD, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification. - Demonstrated success leading cost-reduction initiatives with quantifiable savings, including build-to-print procurement and supplier qualification. WHY SKYRYSE? - The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility - Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 - Valuable stock option plan - Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans - Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy. - A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues! The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits. ## WE WELCOME ALL Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. ## About Skyryse ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Skyryse is an aviation hardware and software company developing a universal operating system for flight (SkyOS) and its first production helicopter, the Skyryse One, to dramatically improve flight safety. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: El Segundo, California, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Mark Groden ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing - **Target Customers**: B2B – U.S. military, law enforcement agencies, private operators, emergency medical services (EMS), and disaster response organizations. - **Mission/Purpose**: To reduce aviation fatalities to nearly zero by simplifying aircraft control through automation. ## Products & Services - **SkyOS™**: A universal operating system for flight that automates critical maneuvers (takeoff, hover, landing, autorotation) and provides intelligent envelope protection. Can be integrated into any aircraft type. - **Skyryse One™**: The first production helicopter fully powered by SkyOS. Features simplified single‑finger controls and automated emergency management, enabling safe flight in degraded conditions (e.g., zero‑visibility landings). Both offerings combine hardware (cockpit interfaces, actuators) and software (guidance, navigation, and control algorithms). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $578.5M (as of October 2021 Series B) - **Annual Revenue**: Estimated $15.0M (per LinkedIn) - **Notable Investors**: Monashee Investment Management (lead Series B), Eclipse, Venrock, Cantos, Infinite Capital. Advisory board includes former FAA Chief Counsel, former NASA Administrator Dan Goldin, and retired U.S. military leaders. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 15.7% YoY to ~181 employees; LinkedIn followers increased 28.1% YoY. Partnerships span U.S. military, law enforcement, and EMS operators. ## Competitive Advantages - **Universal Applicability**: SkyOS can be retrofitted into any aircraft, giving the company a broad addressable market beyond a single airframe. - **Proven Automation Firsts**: First aircraft to achieve fully automated autorotation and zero‑visibility landing, controlled by a single finger swipe. - **Deep Patent Portfolio**: 60+ patents held by founder Mark Groden in aerial vehicle automation. - **High‑Profile Advisors**: Decades of regulatory, military, and aerospace experience (former FAA certification chief, former NTSB vice chairman, retired generals) lends credibility for certification. ## Strategic Focus - **Certification & Scaling**: Working toward formal FAA certification of SkyOS and Skyryse One, while expanding partnerships across military, government, and commercial aviation sectors globally. - **Talent Acquisition**: Actively hiring engineers (systems, mechanical, GNC, software), certification specialists, and business development roles to scale operations. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Strong emphasis on safety, simplicity, quality, integrity, and collaboration. Mission‑driven work with a goal of saving lives. - **Benefits**: Competitive compensation including equity (stock options), comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 20 days accrued vacation plus holidays and sick time, daily catered lunch, free onsite gym, relocation package, and wellness programs. - **Work Environment**: On‑site roles available at multiple California locations (El Segundo HQ, Hawthorne labs, Camarillo flight line). Engineering team spans software, hardware, GNC, testing, and advanced technologies. - **Growth**: High‑growth private company with a clear trajectory toward certification and commercialization; employees have ownership stake. ## Sources 1. [skyryse.com](https://www.skyryse.com/) 2. [skyryse.com/about](https://www.skyryse.com/about) 3. [skyryse.com/careers](https://www.skyryse.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/skyryse](https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyryse) 5. 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