Supply Chain Manager

NewSpace Technical; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Technical in Glasgow is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations in a fast-paced, high-tech engineering environment. This role supports mission-critical production and scaling of electronics for satellite subsystems.

You will own procurement, planning, inventory and logistics, develop strategy, manage supplier performance, and drive cross-functional collaboration to enable space hardware in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in supply chain within high-tech manufacturing (space, aerospace, electronics, defence, etc.)
• Strong experience with complex components, supplier management, and planning
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems and regulated environments (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001)
• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise the full supply chain: procurement, planning, inventory, and logistics
• Develop supply chain strategy aligned with engineering and production goals
• Manage supplier performance, costs, and risk mitigation
• Lead production & material planning (MRP, BOMs, long-lead items)
• Oversee shipping, international logistics, and compliance (e.g. export controls)
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and production
• Implement process improvements, KPIs, and systems (ERP/PLM)
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team

Skills

Supply chain management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Supply Chain Manager | Space Industry | Glasgow (On-site) | Full-Time, Permanent

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our client in the space sector, developing advanced technologies for NewSpace Satellites!

No prior space sector experience is required! This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to break into the space industry!

This role will help establish the systems, processes, and supply chain backbone for a new electronics production capability supporting satellite subsystems.

You’ll be working at the centre of a team building high-reliability space hardware, where supply chain performance directly enables hardware destined for space environments.

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will lead end-to-end supply chain operations in a fast-paced, high-tech engineering environment. This is a hands-on, strategic role supporting mission-critical production and scaling operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and optimise the full supply chain: procurement, planning, inventory, and logistics
• Develop supply chain strategy aligned with engineering and production goals
• Manage supplier performance, costs, and risk mitigation
• Lead production & material planning (MRP, BOMs, long-lead items)
• Oversee shipping, international logistics, and compliance (e.g. export controls)
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and production
• Implement process improvements, KPIs, and systems (ERP/PLM)
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team

Requirements:

• 5–10 years’ experience in supply chain within high-tech manufacturing (space, aerospace, electronics, defence, etc.)
• Strong experience with complex components, supplier management, and planning
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems and regulated environments (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001)
• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Why apply?

• Work at the forefront of the space industry
• Be part of cutting-edge engineering programmes
• Join a growing, mission-driven team