Supply Chain Specialist | Advanced Manufacturing

MP Space; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Hybrid work in Sydney

Own core decisions early

Job summary

MP Space in Sydney is building scalable satellite power systems and seeks a hands-on Supply Chain Specialist to manage a global supplier network, forecast demand and convert spreadsheets into scalable processes. You will partner with production, engineering and program teams to hit customer dates, manage material risk, raise POs end-to-end, and broaden suppliers with dual sourcing as volumes grow.

Hybrid work from our Sydney HQ with equity ownership and the chance to shape core manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, procurement, supply chain, finance or project support.
• Ideally in manufacturing or hard materials.
• Ability to translate plans into actionable procurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and forecast raw material needs with lead times and MOs.
• Maintain BOM alignment with engineering changes.
• Raise and manage POs from quote to delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and RFQs.
• Oversee inventory and ensure on-time customer delivery.
• Support dual sourcing for critical parts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Financial acumen

Supplier communication

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

At MP Space, we're revolutionising the satellite component industry by applying large-scale, streamlined production techniques to build reliable, high-efficiency satellite hardware, often reducing costs by up to 50x.

We're a tight team of 16 builders from companies like Tesla, Apple and Arista, split between Sydney and California. Our battery systems are designed into 460+ spacecraft, our first flight hardware is heading to orbit, and we're growing from one product to four to meet global demand for satellite power systems.

Role: Supply Chain Specialist | Advanced Manufacturing

Our manufacturing is about to scale, fast. To get there, we need someone who makes sure we have the right parts, from the right suppliers, at the right time.

This is a hands-on role reporting to our Head of Finance & Operations. You'll manage a global network of suppliers across the US, Europe, Asia and Australia, keep a close eye on stock and forecasts, and help build the systems that take us from spreadsheets to a scalable operation.

What you'll do:

Plan and forecast

• Turn build plans into raw material forecasts, factoring in lead times, minimum order quantities and build yields.
• Know your lead times inside out, and get ahead of the curve so shortages never become surprises.
• Keep the bill of materials in step with engineering changes across our growing product range.
• Adjust quickly when build plans change (they will!)
• Keep leadership informed on material risk, spend and forecast changes.
• Raise and manage purchase orders from quote through to delivery and invoice.
• Build strong working relationships with specialist suppliers, including cell, PCB assembly, machining, cable harness and surface finishing vendors.
• Align suppliers with our standard terms, and run RFQs with some suppliers
• Manage outbound logistics making sure our customers receive their orders on time & to spec every time
• Over time, help broaden our supplier base and set up dual sourcing for critical parts.

Receive and manage inventory

• Receive parts into our lab and make sure they arrive with the right certificates of conformance and material traceability for flight hardware.
• Keep accurate inventory records across components, sub-assemblies and finished goods.
• Balance holding enough stock to hit customer dates against tying up cash in inventory.

Build the system

• Help embed inventory management into the in-house manufacturing system we're building.
• Turn spreadsheet-based processes into systemised workflows as volumes grow.
• Work closely with production, engineering and our program team so supply always matches what we've committed to customers

You'll likely bring:

• Some experience in operations, procurement, supply chain, finance or project support - ideally in manufacturing or hard materials
• Strong analytical skills, Excel ability & financial acumen
• An engineering degree (our team has a mix of mechanical, electronics, mechatronics and aerospace backgrounds) is a plus, but we care more about how you think
• Skill and confidence to communicate with suppliers - firm when you need to be and someone they want to work with.
• A sharp eye for detail, and the ability to spot a problem three months before it lands.
• Enough technical curiosity to understand what you're buying and why it matters.
• A self directed orientation
• Comfort with startup pace, including changing build plans and shifting goalposts.

Why MP Space?

• Build real spacecraft hardware that will fly
• Join early and shape core decisions
• Everyone is an owner. In addition to excellent base compensation, we all own equity.
• Work alongside proven builders from world-class engineering companies
• Hybrid work from our Sydney HQ in South Eveleigh
• Fast-moving, high-ownership startup environment

Sound like you? Join us in advancing the next generation of satellite technology.