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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Subcontracts Management / Supply Chain professional to join our team on a short-term temporary basis (approximately 3–4 months). This role will not convert to a permanent position but offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact supporting our supply chain operations. This person ideally brings a mix of experience in aerospace as well as entrepreneurial drive and rigor to excel in this fast-paced environment.
- Perform PO (Purchase Order) maintenance, including updating due dates and ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.
- Engage directly with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules, follow up on open orders, and help resolve basic issues.
- Support the subcontracts team with day-to-day operational tasks to drive timely execution and smooth supplier coordination.
- Coordinate and manage vendor interactions tied to submitted purchase orders.
- Assist with procurements across a variety of requirements, including raw materials, services, and tooling, with an emphasis on maintaining accuracy and supplier communication.
- 2–3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or subcontracts management (aerospace or related field preferred).
- Proven ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work such as PO updates and supplier follow-up.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Deltek/Costpoint a plus).
- Experience engaging suppliers in aerospace, automotive, or electronics/mechanical assemblies industries.
- Exposure to FAR/DFARS or other compliance-driven environments.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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