Strategic US Supply Chain Leader for Space Tech

EnduroSat; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EnduroSat is seeking a US Head of Supply Chain to own end-to-end flow of materials, components, and services. You will shape the US supply base, negotiate contracts, and drive on-time delivery across a fast-moving hardware organization.

You will lead a hands‑on team as the US operation scales, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Finance. Deep experience in procurement, ERP configuration, and cross‑functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years in supply chain and procurement at a company that makes physical products.
• Deep electronics and EEE sourcing including PCBA supplier management, obsolescence risk, MOQ negotiation.
• Production experience with high rate and high complexity, multi-level BOMs, strict tolerances.
• Experienced in standing up a supply chain function from scratch or near from a startup or new site.
• Experience negotiating savings, discount structures, and lead-time pull-ins.

Responsibilities

• Design the US supply base and qualify/onboard domestic suppliers across key categories.
• Own cost and defend margin through rate agreements, LTAs, and competitive bid events.
• Compress lead times via scheduling, vendor delivery, and capacity management.
• Across Europe to US: adapt playbooks while handling US ITAR/EAR requirements.
• Stand up procurement policy, approvals, contracts, and ERP/MRP configuration.
• Own supplier quality including audits, PPAP-like approvals, and scorecards.
• Lead warehouse/materials operation: layout, receiving, stockroom control, kitting, inventory accuracy.
• Plan and execute S&OP, demand and capacity planning, and on-time delivery improvements.
• Hire and lead a team as volume justifies (3–5+) after establishing the model.
• Coordinate logistics, freight, and customs; ensure compliance with trade controls.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Procurement policy

S&OP planning

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Odoo

Epicor

Infor

Job description

EnduroSat is seeking a US Head of Supply Chain to own end-to-end flow of materials, components, and services. You will shape the US supply base, negotiate contracts, and drive on-time delivery across a fast-moving hardware organization.

You will lead a hands‑on team as the US operation scales, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Finance. Deep experience in procurement, ERP configuration, and cross‑functional collaboration is essential.