Buyer/Planner

About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.Role OverviewPyka is seeking a talented Supply Planner/Buyer to join our team as we revolutionize autonomous electric aircraft. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring that all of Pyka’s teams, from Production through Flight Operations, have the parts, assemblies, and tools that they need in order to build, test, and iterate. You will play a critical role in improving the agility and sustainability of Pyka’s Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing processes.ResponsibilitiesManage the full procurement lifecycle, from timely order placement and payment to ensuring the delivery of critical parts, assemblies, and supplies for all internal teams (R&D, Flight Operations, Manufacturing, Facility, and Software) using established payment accountsAct as the primary point of contact for external vendors, fostering strong working relationships and proactively communicating to resolve complex supply chain issues, delivery discrepancies, and quality concerns in partnership with internal stakeholdersMaintain the integrity and accuracy of the Purchasing and ERP systems by ensuring all critical data, including part costs, shipment details, confirmed arrival/delivery dates, quotes, POs, and invoices, are consistently linked and up-to-dateManage & Maintain vendor master data within the ERP, accurately capturing essential information such as lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), vendor contacts, certifications, and performance metricsConduct strategic market research and execute regular Request for Quotations (RFQs) to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms for all critical and high-value components and equipmentProactively provide clear and regular communication to internal stakeholders (including Production, Engineering, and Finance) on the status of high-priority orders, potential supply chain risks, and cost changes to facilitate effective departmental planningDevelop, manage, and analyze key Supply Chain and Procurement performance metrics (KPIs), including On-Time Delivery (OTD), cost savings realization, and spend analysis, to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-makingRequired Qualifications2-3 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production, Inventory, or Supply Chain, ideally with a focus on ProcurementExperience with vendor selection and optimizationExperience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Understanding of eBOMs, mBOMs, and Product Structures Extremely high attention to detail, strong multitasking and organizational skillsCustomer oriented with strong presentation skillsImpeccable communication skills, including speed of responsiveness and ability to clarify and condense complex informationPreferred QualificationsExperience in or passion for AviationWe understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. You may be a great fit even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the listCompensation & Benefits$79,000-$95,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to changeEmployer-sponsored health, dental and vision insuranceFSA with employer matching401(k)Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time offVoluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurancePre-tax commuter benefitsFree catered lunch and plenty of snacksExport Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.--We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.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.