Space Tech Supply Chain Manager — Equity & Unlimited PTO

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options & equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Catered lunches

Job summary

Katalyst Space, a US-based technology company focused on dynamic space operations, seeks a Senior Supply Chain professional to lead procurement, sourcing, and supplier management for spacecraft development.

You will partner with engineering and manufacturing, manage long-lead components, negotiate with suppliers, and scale processes from prototyping to production, while adhering to ITAR and export controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing operations, or supplier management within aerospace, defense, space, or other high-reliability industries.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Katalyst's end-to-end supply chain operations, helping ensure the timely procurement and delivery of hardware, components, and services required for spacecraft development and production.
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and strategic partners, negotiating pricing, lead times, quality requirements, and long-term agreements.
• Manage material planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting activities to support rapid development cycles while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Partner closely with engineering, production, quality, and program management teams to identify supply chain risks, drive mitigation plans, and ensure program success.
• Establish scalable procurement, sourcing, and supplier management processes that enable Katalyst to transition from development programs into sustained production.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Katalyst Space, a US-based technology company focused on dynamic space operations, seeks a Senior Supply Chain professional to lead procurement, sourcing, and supplier management for spacecraft development.

You will partner with engineering and manufacturing, manage long-lead components, negotiate with suppliers, and scale processes from prototyping to production, while adhering to ITAR and export controls.