<div>About AIRCO AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.</div>The PositionWe are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to build and manage the supply base for our fuel production systems. This person will own the sourcing strategy for process equipment, BOP,  and electrical components, and will drive cost, quality, delivery, and risk management across multiple vendors. A key part of the role is to develop a supply base that can scale quickly in response to demand. This role is based in New Britain, PAWhat you get to do <ul><li>Develop and own the sourcing strategy for process equipment modules, balance-of-plant, and electrical components.</li><li>Build and manage a supply base that can ramp quickly as DoD and other customer demand changes.</li><li>Identify, qualify, and negotiate with vendors.</li><li>Drive cost reduction while meeting quality, delivery, and technical requirements.</li><li>Set up and manage supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, on-time delivery, lead times).</li><li>Work with engineering to translate technical requirements into clear supplier specifications and RFQs.</li><li>Lead commercial terms and contract discussions with suppliers with support from legal/finance.</li><li>Build and maintain a robust multi-vendor supply base to reduce single-supplier risk.</li><li>Develop and run materials planning for builds (MRP, safety stock, lead-time planning).</li><li>Coordinate closely with operations, engineering, and program management on demand and build plans.</li><li>Solve supplier and supply-chain problems quickly and systematically. </li></ul>What you bring to AIRCO<ul><li>7+ years in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or supply base management, ideally for process equipment, skids, or complex industrial systems.</li><li>Proven experience building or scaling a multi-vendor supply base.</li><li>Strong background in sourcing on cost, quality, delivery, and risk (total cost of ownership mindset).</li><li>Hands-on materials planning experience (MRP, demand/supply matching, inventory management).</li><li>Comfortable reading technical drawings and specifications and working with engineering teams.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams at once.</li><li>Problem solver who is comfortable working in a fast-moving, build-from-scratch environment.</li></ul>Bonus Points <ul><li> Master’s in an operations-related field (e.g., supply chain, industrial engineering, operations management, MBA with operations focus) is a strong plus.</li></ul> Working at AIRCO - In addition to standard medical and dental benefits, that kick in Day 1, we provide:Comprehensive Health Benefits<ul><li>Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums.</li><li>Choose between base plans or enhanced options to fit your needs.</li></ul>Health Savings &amp; Flexibility<ul><li>Access company-sponsored HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare and dependent care expenses.</li></ul>Income Protection &amp; Insurance<ul><li>Company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance.</li><li>Optional Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans.</li></ul>Time Off &amp; Leave<ul><li>Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays and sick leave.</li><li>Paid family leave to support you during important life moments.</li></ul>Retirement Savings<ul><li>Tax-deferred 401(k) plan with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.</li></ul>Commuter Benefits<ul><li>Pre-tax savings on transit and parking, plus monthly company contributions.</li></ul>Additional Perks<ul><li>Ancillary benefits through Sequoia, including pet insurance and financial wellness programs.</li><li>Employee wellness program to support your well-being.Inclusive of Wellhub &amp; One Medical. </li><li>Company-sponsored events and programs that promote an inclusive and values-driven workplace.</li><li>In person weekly catered lunch every Wednesday.</li></ul><div>At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other rolesThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.I consent to transfer my data to Air Company in the U.S. and to its use in accordance with the Air Company <a href="https://www.aircompany.com/privacy/">Privacy Policy</a>, and I opt in to receiving information from Air Company. Air Company does not sell or share personal information to third parties within the meanings given under applicable laws. </div>

At AIR COMPANY we are paving a pathway to global decarbonization by transforming CO₂ into endless resources via industrial scale applications. Working with nature, rather than against it, our proprietary AIRMADE&trade; Technology mimics photosynthesis to transform carbon dioxide and water via renewable energy into carbon-negative chemicals and fuels. We have commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and have been awarded multiple government contracts from NASA and the United States Department of Defense. AIR COMPANY has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Fast Company World Changing Ideas and the XPRIZE for Carbon Removal. We are proudly headquartered in New York City and co-founded by Gregory Constantine (CEO) and Dr. Stafford Sheehan (CTO). Our team spans a diverse group of world-leading experts in chemistry, engineering and technological development and deployment. AIR COMPANY is backed by capital partners aligned with the company&rsquo;s mission to boldly transform industry including the US Department of Defense, NASA, Toyota Ventures, JetBlue Ventures and Carbon Direct.

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Fuel Production Systems 

<div>About AIRCO AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.</div>The PositionWe are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to build and manage the supply base for our fuel production systems. This person will own the sourcing strategy for process equipment, BOP,&nbsp; and electrical components, and will drive cost, quality, delivery, and risk management across multiple vendors. A key part of the role is to develop a supply base that can scale quickly in response to demand. This role is based in New Britain, PAWhat you get to do&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and own the sourcing strategy for process equipment modules, balance-of-plant, and electrical components.</li><li>Build and manage a supply base that can ramp quickly as DoD and other customer demand changes.</li><li>Identify, qualify, and negotiate with vendors.</li><li>Drive cost reduction while meeting quality, delivery, and technical requirements.</li><li>Set up and manage supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, on-time delivery, lead times).</li><li>Work with engineering to translate technical requirements into clear supplier specifications and RFQs.</li><li>Lead commercial terms and contract discussions with suppliers with support from legal/finance.</li><li>Build and maintain a robust multi-vendor supply base to reduce single-supplier risk.</li><li>Develop and run materials planning for builds (MRP, safety stock, lead-time planning).</li><li>Coordinate closely with operations, engineering, and program management on demand and build plans.</li><li>Solve supplier and supply-chain problems quickly and systematically.&nbsp;</li></ul>What you bring to AIRCO<ul><li>7+ years in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or supply base management, ideally for process equipment, skids, or complex industrial systems.</li><li>Proven experience building or scaling a multi-vendor supply base.</li><li>Strong background in sourcing on cost, quality, delivery, and risk (total cost of ownership mindset).</li><li>Hands-on materials planning experience (MRP, demand/supply matching, inventory management).</li><li>Comfortable reading technical drawings and specifications and working with engineering teams.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams at once.</li><li>Problem solver who is comfortable working in a fast-moving, build-from-scratch environment.</li></ul>Bonus Points&nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Master’s in an operations-related field (e.g., supply chain, industrial engineering, operations management, MBA with operations focus) is a strong plus.</li></ul> Working at AIRCO - In addition to standard medical and dental benefits, that kick in Day 1, we provide:Comprehensive Health Benefits<ul><li>Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums.</li><li>Choose between base plans or enhanced options to fit your needs.</li></ul>Health Savings &amp; Flexibility<ul><li>Access company-sponsored HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare and dependent care expenses.</li></ul>Income Protection &amp; Insurance<ul><li>Company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance.</li><li>Optional Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans.</li></ul>Time Off &amp; Leave<ul><li>Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays and sick leave.</li><li>Paid family leave to support you during important life moments.</li></ul>Retirement Savings<ul><li>Tax-deferred 401(k) plan with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.</li></ul>Commuter Benefits<ul><li>Pre-tax savings on transit and parking, plus monthly company contributions.</li></ul>Additional Perks<ul><li>Ancillary benefits through Sequoia, including pet insurance and financial wellness programs.</li><li>Employee wellness program to support your well-being.Inclusive of Wellhub &amp; One Medical.&nbsp;</li><li>Company-sponsored events and programs that promote an inclusive and values-driven workplace.</li><li>In person weekly catered lunch every Wednesday.</li></ul><div>At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other rolesThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.I consent to transfer my data to Air Company in the U.S. and to its use in accordance with the Air Company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aircompany.com/privacy/">Privacy Policy</a>, and I opt in to receiving information from Air Company. Air Company does not sell or share personal information to third parties within the meanings given under applicable laws.&nbsp;</div>

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