Defense Hardware Supply Chain Manager

SpaceAM Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceAM Ltd. is seeking a Supply Chain and Planning Manager to own how we buy, plan and build. You will take our UK and Europe supply chain from prototype volumes to repeatable production for defence customers, ensuring on-time delivery, cost targets and compliance with spec.

This hands-on role in a fast-paced scale-up will set up systems, suppliers and planning rhythms, then grow them as we scale. You will lead ERP/MRP implementation and capacity planning across labs, contract manufacturers and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supply chain, procurement or production planning for hardware/electronics.
• Experience with defence sector, MOD procurement or export controls is a plus.
• Track record in fast-paced scale-up or startup environments.
• Hands-on experience setting up or running ERP/MRP systems and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing for our sensor systems, electronics, PCBs and parts.
• Build a resilient UK supplier base with approved second sources.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms, and manage supplier performance.
• Run S&OP, turn demos and orders into a build plan, track delivery to leadership.
• Write processes and templates the business will scale on.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Production planning

Hardware/electronics

Defence sector

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost control

Stakeholder comms

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

SpaceAM Ltd. is seeking a Supply Chain and Planning Manager to own how we buy, plan and build. You will take our UK and Europe supply chain from prototype volumes to repeatable production for defence customers, ensuring on-time delivery, cost targets and compliance with spec.

This hands-on role in a fast-paced scale-up will set up systems, suppliers and planning rhythms, then grow them as we scale. You will lead ERP/MRP implementation and capacity planning across labs, contract manufacturers and