Sr. Sourcing and Procurement Manager

Cowboy Space Corporation; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Lunch in the office

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corporation in San Carlos, CA, is seeking a Senior Sourcing & Procurement Manager (Individual Contributor) to own end-to-end purchasing for complex hardware programs. You’ll manage purchase orders, supplier engagement, and ensure materials meet aggressive development timelines in a fast-growth space company.

Ideal candidates have deep procurement experience in technical environments, strong data tool skills (SQL/Python/BI), and the ability to collaborate across engineering, finance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain in a technical environment.
• Proficiency with data tools (SQL, Python, BI) to analyze metrics.
• Experience with ERP/MRP/MES enterprise systems.
• Strong negotiation skills with vendors, contracts, or SOWs.
• Able to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with ownership and detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration with Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders, including supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and vendor management.
• Develop data-driven sourcing tools and dashboards to track supplier performance, spend, and delivery.
• Drive cost efficiency initiatives through supplier collaboration and process improvements.
• Manage procurement workflows, including pre-award reviews and compliant purchasing packages.
• Identify and implement automation to reduce manual procurement workflows.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations to support hardware development.

Skills

Data tools proficiency

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Python

BI tools

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Job description

Mission

Cowboy Space Corporation is solving the global energy crisis by building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient space-based solar energy. We are tackling one of humanity’s most complex engineering challenges with a world-class team dedicated to delivering a revolutionary power platform. Cowboy Space Corporation is transforming how civilization powers, computes and connects - from orbit to Earth.

Mission

Cowboy Space Corporation is solving the global energy crisis by building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient space-based solar energy. We are tackling one of humanity’s most complex engineering challenges with a world-class team dedicated to delivering a revolutionary power platform. Cowboy Space Corporation is transforming how civilization powers, computes and connects - from orbit to Earth.

Background

Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our modular, scalable satellites collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit to enable multiple integrated applications: transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit high-performance computing clusters (GPU/TPU), and providing secure, high bandwidth optical data transport. Current energy and data systems rely on complex logistics and outdated infrastructure. Cowboy Space Corporation overcomes these challenges by enabling direct, on-demand, secure, and scalable energy distribution and data processing from space. This will revolutionize how we operate in orbit and on Earth, supporting the rapidly expanding space industrial base, ISAM (In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing) operations, remote regions, and military bases. Baiju Bhatt founded Cowboy Space Corporation in 2024. Inspired by his father’s work with NASA Langley Research Center, Baiju earned his B.S. in Physics and M.S. in Mathematics at Stanford before co-founding Robinhood, now a public company that has helped over 20 million Americans access the financial system. Cowboy Space Corporation has raised ~$365 million from Index Ventures, Interlagos, Construct Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, and others. This is an ambitious mission that demands extraordinary talent. Cowboy Space Corporation’s team has worked at places like SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Astranis and NASA, and is based in San Carlos, CA. If you're ready to solve complex technical challenges and help build the most important energy company in the world, we want to hear from you.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Sourcing & Procurement Manager ( Individual Contributor ) to support mission-critical hardware programs at Cowboy Space Corp. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of purchase orders and supplier engagement for complex engineered products—ensuring our teams have the materials, components, and services required to meet aggressive development timelines. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoys combining analytical rigor with hands-on execution across supply chain operations. This role is an individual contributor, however there is opportunity for growth into a supervisory role and later a people manager role.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders, including supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and vendor management for critical programs
• Develop and maintain data-driven sourcing tools and dashboards to track supplier performance, spend, and delivery accuracy
• Drive cost efficiency initiatives through supplier collaboration and identification of manufacturing or process improvements
• Manage procurement workflows, including pre-award reviews and ensuring high-quality, compliant purchasing packages
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate procurement processes and reduce manual workflows
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations to support hardware development and production

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations (U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations within a technical or engineering environment
• Proficiency with data tools (e.g., SQL, Python, or BI tools) to analyze and visualize supply chain metrics
• Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, or similar enterprise systems
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing vendors, contracts, or statements of work
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with strong ownership and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Engineering teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions with suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex hardware or engineering programs
• Background in high-growth or deeply technical organizations
• Experience managing high-value spend portfolios or vendor-owned inventory agreements
• Familiarity with automation tools or process optimization within procurement workflows
• Prior experience in aerospace, space, or other frontier technology industries

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range for this position is $130,000 – $200,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

ITAR Requirements

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

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Cowboy Space Corp.’s discretion.

Cowboy Space Corp. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. Cowboy Space Corp. is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.