Global Mechanical Procurement Leader for Space Hardware

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation is seeking a senior procurement leader to define and implement strategies for the mechanical supply chain. You will own supplier management, BOM oversight, and end-to-end procurement to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets for high-power satellite hardware.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and finance to optimize sourcing and launch readiness, including cradle-to-grave supplier performance and strategic partnerships with key vendors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in supply chain management or engineering within aerospace.
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Responsibilities

• Define company-wide strategy for sourcing hardware in mechanical commodities (machined parts, mechanisms, composites, COPVs, raw materials).
• Lead cradle-to-grave supplier management: identify capabilities, onboard vendors, quote, place orders, resolve issues, track build milestones to dock.
• Drive contract negotiations with key suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Create supplier scorecards and metrics to ensure consistent performance and quality across the mechanical supply chain.
• Develop partnerships with internal stakeholders to align on procurement strategies for critical missions.
• Execute and maintain purchasing transactions: issue POs and manage open orders with MRP for accuracy.
• Establish relationships with manufacturers and distributors to align with industry and commodity trends.

Skills

Supply chain management

Aerospace experience

Reading mechanical drawings

Bill of Materials management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost/schedule/quality focus

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/engineering/ mathematics

Job description

K2 Space Corporation is seeking a senior procurement leader to define and implement strategies for the mechanical supply chain. You will own supplier management, BOM oversight, and end-to-end procurement to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets for high-power satellite hardware.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and finance to optimize sourcing and launch readiness, including cradle-to-grave supplier performance and strategic partnerships with key vendors.