Senior Materials Planner / Buyer

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development — building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We’re seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you'll do:

• Position: Sr Materials Planner / Buyer. Full time
• Own end-to-end material readiness for new product and equipment builds
• Translate build schedules, BOMs, inventory, open orders, and lead times into time-phased material requirements.
• Own material planning and purchasing execution with suppliers, including demand alignment, supplier commits, shortages, inventory visibility, and build readiness
• Own purchase order creation, confirmation, delivery, receipt, and issue resolution
• Own the clear to build report by reconciling BOM, inventory, open orders, and engineering change orders
• Identify and resolve shortage and late deliveries before they affect build schedules
• Manage supplier relationships to drive on-time delivery and resolve issues
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and incomplete information
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to align on procurement program needs
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of related experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain roles
• Experience as a Supply Chain Manager or Procurement Manager supporting contract manufacturers is strongly preferred
• Working familiarity with program/project management principles and practices
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• APICS/ASCM certification or equivalent
• Experience with SAP for complex product manufacturing

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $94,000.00 - $117,500.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.