Supply Chain Specialist
SkywaysAustin, Texas, United States
Posted October 29, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Skyways is pioneering fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for cargo transportation, leveraging aerospace engineering, automation, AI, and computer vision. Our vertical take-off and landing capabilities aim to revolutionize the future of transportation, offering a distinctive solution that enhances efficiency and sustainability in logistics.
Job Description
Skyways is building a new air transportation company backed by strategic funding and a major contract with the U.S. Air Force. They are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support production operations, manage procurement, and optimize sourcing, cost control, and quality. The role involves collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
Requirements
- Issue and manage RFQs and RFPs, evaluate supplier quotes, and down-select based on cost, quality, delivery, and service.
- Perform QA inspection of outsourced and incoming parts and materials against drawings and specifications.
- Review incoming product documentation for completeness and accuracy; ensure documentation meets standards.
- Resolve supplier-related issues including defective goods, delivery delays, and payment discrepancies.
- Organize procurement activities company-wide to optimize sourcing.
- Work with global shipping providers to align delivery schedules and resolve logistics issues.
