Program Materials Manager-Alpha Program

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Materials Manager for the Alpha Program to join their Supply Chain Team in Cedar Park, Texas. This role is critical in monitoring stock levels, coordinating material needs, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and a minimum of 7 years experience in procurement or supply chain management.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative space missions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Deep knowledge of procurement, operations, and inventory control.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and establish reorder points.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams for material needs.
• Support program budget management and analyze cost variances.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Networking

Supplier management

ERP software knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

About Firefly Aerospace

As an end‑to‑end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small‑to‑medium lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire life cycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

Position location: Rocket Ranch, Briggs, Texas.

Summary

Become a vital force in Firefly's groundbreaking journey to launch, land, and orbit! Our Supply Chain Team seeks sharp, energetic individuals with an unwavering eye for detail. As a Materials Manager for the Alpha Program, you will be a critical pillar of the Firefly Supply Chain Team. Step up, contribute meaningfully, and shape the future with us.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring stock levels, establishing reorder points, and conducting regular audits of material and consumption to ensure data accuracy.
• Coordinating with manufacturing teams to forecast material needs based on production schedules and fallout risk.
• Supporting program budget management, analyzing material cost variances and identifying cost‑saving initiatives such as waste reduction.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure material availability dates meet current and future business needs.
• Identifying and managing material order points based on purchasing lead time, program BOM requirements, projected factory consumption, historical production fall‑out rates, exception events, and master schedule updates.
• Driving internal communication through collaboration with Firefly stakeholders including Program Management, M&P, Quality, Engineering, Production, Inventory Control, and other functional areas.
• Managing material risks, including regular assessments and identification of issues and mitigation strategies.
• Driving continuous improvement in on‑time material availability, quality, and cost.
• Facilitating regular business reviews with key suppliers to discuss performance metrics, future opportunities, and challenges.
• Supporting TCO cost‑saving efforts for the assigned commodity group.
• Driving schedule recovery and corrective action in support of program and production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong affinity for networking and building lasting relationships with internal and external partners.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a similar role with a focus on supplier management.
• Deep knowledge and history of procurement, operations, and inventory control.
• Strong negotiation and contract‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Knowledge of ERP software and tools.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in raw metallics, along with machining, forming, and finishing of metallic components.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Desired

• Odoo ERP/MRP knowledge.
• ITAR experience.
• Aerospace industry experience as an OEM, supplier, contractor, or subcontractor.
• Experience in an R&D‑focused environment, prototyping and test environment a plus.
• AS9100 experience.
• General aerospace experience.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.