Senior Global Supply Manager

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager to enhance their production flow and manage purchasing strategies. This role requires a blend of skills in negotiation and project management to support the growth of commercial spacecraft manufacturing. Benefits include equity, comprehensive healthcare, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Equity

Comprehensive healthcare

PTO

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch and snacks

Community events

Well-equipped workspace

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• Proven track record of cost reduction achievement.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Owning purchasing of direct materials.
• Designing and developing sourcing strategies.
• Managing material flow within manufacturing facilities.

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 Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager to work closely within the Supply Chain Team. This team manages the production flow of goods and services to ensure manufacturing readiness. The 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:

1. Owning purchasing of direct materials.
2. Designing and developing sourcing strategies for key spacecraft components and implementing them.
3. Negotiating pricing and terms within responsible sourcing commodities.
4. Managing strategic spend and budget reporting of direct materials.
5. Identifying new supplier candidates and driving continuous improvement within the supply base.
6. Implementing, maintaining, and managing direct contracts with negotiation of contractual terms as needed.
7. Developing relationships with internal stakeholders to anticipate requirements and meet business needs.
8. Supporting the development and implementation of purchasing strategies.
9. Managing material flow, including logistics, inventory, and material movement within manufacturing facilities.

Requirements:

• U.S. Person status required for access to export-controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• Proven track record of cost reduction achievement.
• Proven ability to deliver goods and services on time.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to interface with leadership.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze data and drive continuous improvement.

Our benefits include equity, comprehensive healthcare, PTO, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, daily lunch and snacks, community events, a well-equipped workspace, and the opportunity to impact the aerospace industry. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.