Remote Category Manager – Aerospace Propulsion

Agile Space Industries, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision plans

Flexible Time Off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Agile Space Industries, Inc. seeks a Supply Chain Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for propulsion hardware and materials.

You will develop supplier strategies, optimize cost and performance, and ensure continuity of supply for critical components, collaborating with engineering and operations. The role supports onsite or remote work, with eligibility for stock options; candidates must be able to obtain security clearance and reside in approved states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 4+ years of supply chain, sourcing, or category management experience.
• Proven experience managing complex supplier relationships and high‑value negotiations.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated hardware environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own category strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk across assigned commodities.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management for sustainable supply solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management to align sourcing with technical requirements and schedules.
• Drive supplier performance management including scorecards and business reviews.
• Identify and mitigate category risks related to capacity, single‑source dependencies, quality, and long lead materials.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support new product introduction and cost reduction initiatives.
• Forecast and manage category demand in line with milestones and inventory strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement to strengthen supply chain resilience and efficiency.
• Support executive reporting with market intelligence and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Supply chain

Category management

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or relevant field

Tools

ERP/MRP platforms

Cost modeling

Supplier performance tools

Job description

Agile Space Industries, Inc. seeks a Supply Chain Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for propulsion hardware and materials.

You will develop supplier strategies, optimize cost and performance, and ensure continuity of supply for critical components, collaborating with engineering and operations. The role supports onsite or remote work, with eligibility for stock options; candidates must be able to obtain security clearance and reside in approved states.