Supplier Program Manager

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems seeks a Supplier Program Manager to lead supplier performance, procurement activities, subcontract management, and strategic sourcing for spacecraft production. You will interface with engineering, production, planning, finance, IT, and program management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of aerospace components and manufactured parts.

The role negotiates supplier agreements, mitigates supply chain risks, and drives cross-functional collaboration to support successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5+ years of supplier management, procurement, or program management experience.
• 2+ years supporting U.S. Government programs with FAR/DFARS.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements, purchase orders, or subcontracts.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance across cost, schedule, quality, and technical objectives.
• Strong analytical, cost analysis, and risk assessment skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, finance, planning, program management).
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance up to TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for aerospace hardware and components.
• Develop and issue RFQs/RFPs, POs, and subcontracts.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct cost analyses, negotiate terms and conditions.
• Establish strategic supplier relationships to improve quality and delivery performance.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, schedule, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
• Lead supplier reviews, issue resolution, corrective actions, and risk mitigation.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules and milestones.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Costpoint

Oracle

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Job Summary

York Space Systems is seeking a Supplier Program Manager to lead supplier performance, procurement activities, subcontract management, and strategic sourcing initiatives supporting spacecraft production. This role serves as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring aerospace components, assemblies, and manufactured parts are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical and quality requirements.

The Supplier Program Manager will negotiate supplier agreements, manage subcontractor performance, mitigate supply chain risks, and drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, production, planning, finance, IT, and program management teams to support successful program execution.

This position is based full-time onsite in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities for aerospace hardware, components, assemblies, and manufactured parts.
• Develop and issue RFQs, RFPs, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, perform cost analyses, and negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to improve quality, delivery performance, and total cost.

Supplier Performance & Program Execution

• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance across cost, schedule, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
• Lead supplier reviews, status meetings, issue resolution, corrective actions, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Track supplier KPIs and performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules and program milestones.

Contract & Subcontract Management

• Negotiate and administer supplier agreements, statements of work (SOWs), purchase orders, and subcontracts.
• Support compliance with contractual obligations and government procurement requirements, including FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain, supplier, and subcontractor risks throughout program execution.

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier records, and ERP system data.
• Analyze supplier performance, procurement metrics, and spending trends to support business decisions.
• Drive process improvements that enhance supply chain efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Manage multiple procurement and supplier initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications Required for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, program management, or subcontract administration.
• 2+ years of experience supporting U.S. Government programs and contract compliance, including FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements, purchase orders, statements of work (SOWs), or subcontract arrangements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier performance across cost, schedule, quality, and technical objectives.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, including cost analysis and risk assessment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, finance, planning, and program management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance up to and including TS/SCI.

Preferred for the Role

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance.
• Experience managing aerospace hardware suppliers, electronics manufacturers, machine shops, or precision manufacturing partners.
• Knowledge of government contracting, subcontract administration, FAR, DFARS, and supplier compliance requirements.
• PMP, CAPM, CPSM, CPSD, CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with ERP/MRP platforms such as Costpoint, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting spacecraft, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability hardware programs.