Senior Global Supply Manager

Apex Space, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Healthcare coverage

PTO vacation

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Community events

Ergonomic desk setup

Playa Vista office

Impact on aerospace

Job summary

Apex Space, Inc. in Playa Vista, CA, is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager to lead the supply chain team, own direct materials purchasing, and work with engineering and leadership to ensure manufacturing readiness.

You will design sourcing strategies for spacecraft components, negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and oversee material flow, logistics, and inventory with a focus on cost reduction and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations experience.
• Proven cost reduction track record.
• On-time delivery performance and strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and customer engagements.
• U.S. Person status is required to access export controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing ownership of Direct Materials.
• Design and develop sourcing strategies for key spacecraft components and implement them.
• Negotiate pricing & terms within responsible sourcing commodities.
• Strategic spend management and budget reporting of direct materials.
• Identify new supplier candidates and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage direct contracts with ability to negotiate terms as needed.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to meet business requirements.
• Support development and implementation of Purchasing Strategies.
• Manage material flow including logistics, inventory, and material flow within Apex facilities.

Skills

Decision Making

Cost Reduction

Negotiation

Project Management

Contract Management

Spend Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Equivalent Business Degree

Tools

ERP systems

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager to work closely within the Supply Chain Team. The Supply Chain team is a key function in managing the production flow of goods and services to ensure manufacturing readiness. This role will play a key part in both team and company success. This role interfaces with all aspects of the business, including production, program management, engineering, and leadership. This individual will possess the following strong skills: Decision Making, Cost Reduction, Negotiation, Project Management, Contract Management & Spend Management.

This is a strong fit for someone who is hands-on, comfortable owning decisions, and able to move quickly without losing sight of cost and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Purchasing ownership of Direct Materials

• Design and develop sourcing strategies for key Spacecraft components and go forward with implementation of developed strategies

• Negotiate pricing & terms within responsible sourcing commodities

• Strategic spend management and budget reporting of direct materials and spend

• Identify new supplier candidates and continue to drive continuous improvement within the supply base

• Implement, Maintain, and Manage direct contracts with the ability to negotiate contractual terms as needed

• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to anticipate requirements and meet the business requirements

• Support the development and implementation of Purchasing Strategies

• Strong ability to manage material flow, this includes logistics, inventory, and material flow within Apex manufacturing facilities

Requirements:

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Equivalent Business Degree

• 6+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations

• Demonstrated track record of cost reduction achievement

• Demonstrated track record of on time delivery of goods and services

• Strong Attention to Detail

• Strong presentation skills and the ability to interface with leadership

• Strong analytical skills and ability to breakdown data, spend, and purchasing data to drive continuous improvement

• Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and customer engagements

Preferred

• Experience sourcing direct materials for hardware, ideally in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing

• Experience working in ERP or MRP systems

• Comfort operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment

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Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

• Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

• Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day

• Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family

• Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self

• World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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.