Global Supply Specialist

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Global Supply Chain Specialist. In this role, you'll manage purchasing, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure manufacturing readiness, while collaborating across teams. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a chance to impact the future of space travel.

Benefits

Equity

Comprehensive healthcare

PTO

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Daily lunch and snacks

Community events

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• Proven track record of cost reduction and on-time delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Owning purchasing of direct materials.
• Designing and developing sourcing strategies for key spacecraft components.
• Managing spend and budget reporting for direct materials.

Skills

Decision Making

Cost Reduction

Negotiation

Project Management

Contract Management

Spend Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Job description

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

We are seeking a Global Supply Chain Specialist to work closely within the Supply Chain Team. The team manages the production flow of goods and services to ensure manufacturing readiness. This role interfaces with production, program management, engineering, and leadership, requiring skills in Decision Making, Cost Reduction, Negotiation, Project Management, Contract Management, and Spend Management.

Responsibilities:

• Owning purchasing of direct materials
• Designing and developing sourcing strategies for key spacecraft components and implementing them
• Negotiating pricing and terms within responsible sourcing commodities
• Managing spend and budget reporting for direct materials
• Identifying new supplier candidates and driving continuous improvement within the supply base
• Implementing, maintaining, and managing direct contracts with negotiation of contractual terms
• Developing relationships with internal stakeholders to anticipate requirements and meet business needs
• Supporting the development and implementation of purchasing strategies
• Managing material flow, logistics, inventory, and material movement within Apex facilities

Requirements:

• U.S. Person status required due to access to export-controlled data
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations
• Proven track record of cost reduction and on-time delivery
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Effective presentation skills and ability to interface with leadership

Benefits include equity, comprehensive healthcare, PTO, 401(k) matching, parental leave, daily lunch and snacks, community events, and a collaborative work environment at our Playa Vista office, offering an opportunity to impact the aerospace industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We evaluate candidates based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without discrimination based on legally protected statuses.