Supply Chain Compliance Manager

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Supply Chain Regulatory Compliance Manager to ensure procurement and purchasing comply with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR as applicable, and CPSR readiness. You will work with legal, quality, and program teams to design compliant processes that scale with growth and regulatory demands.

The role emphasizes lean methodologies to optimize efficiency while maintaining full regulatory compliance, and requires collaboration across cross‑functional teams to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements and government audits.
• Experience developing and implementing purchasing policies to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the internal authority on FAR/DFARS for purchasing, subcontracting, and supply chain.
• Lead CPSR audit readiness, gap analyses, and corrective action planning with auditors.
• Develop and maintain purchasing system policies to balance compliance with business objectives.
• Apply lean methods to streamline procurement while preserving compliance.
• Collaborate with ERP and other systems to ensure policy and procedure adherence.
• Train staff on compliance requirements and best practices; ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Passion for space

Growth mindset

Perseverance

Resourceful

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in government contracting

Job description

OVERVIEW

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Regulatory Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the organization's procurement, purchasing, and supply chain operations fully comply with applicable regulatory requirements while driving operational efficiency through lean manufacturing principles. This role serves as the subject matter expert on FAR/DFARS requirements, leads Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness and audit activities, and partners with cross-functional teams to design compliant, efficient processes that support company growth and regulatory compliance requirements. Using lean manufacturing principles to ensure maximum efficiency and while maintaining full compliance.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary internal authority on FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) requirements as they apply to purchasing, subcontracting, and supply chain operations
• Lead preparation for and management of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits, including gap analysis, corrective action plans, and liaison with DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) or other government auditors
• Develop, implement, and maintain purchasing system policies and procedures that satisfy regulatory requirements while supporting business objectives
• Apply lean manufacturing methodologies (e.g., value stream mapping, waste elimination, continuous improvement) to streamline procurement processes and supply chain workflows without compromising compliance
• Develop robust understanding of ERP system, and other critical technologies used by supply chain to ensure tools are utilized fully to build policy and procedure designed to maximize productivity
• Conduct internal audits and self-assessments of the purchasing system to proactively identify and remediate compliance gaps
• Monitor changes to FAR/DFARS and related regulations (e.g., CAS, ITAR/EAR as applicable, Buy American Act, TAA) and translate regulatory updates into actionable process changes
• Train and advise procurement, supply chain, and program staff on compliance requirements, tool functionality and best practices
• Maintain documentation, records, and evidence necessary to demonstrate purchasing system adequacy and audit readiness
• Collaborate with contracts, legal, quality, and program management teams to ensure consistent compliance across the supply chain
• Report compliance status, risks, and metrics to senior leadership
• Provide critical support as needed for other aspects of supply chain to meet business needs

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• Perseverance
• Resourceful, adaptable
• Strong interpersonal skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years of experience, with experience in government subcontracting
• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments,
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Proven to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines

Skills

• Executes priorities with precision and pace
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competencies

• Accountability
• Sense of Urgency
• Extreme Ownership
• Execution and Delivery
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness

WORK ENVIRONMENT

On-site office environment located at Axiom facilities in Webester, Texas.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)

May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

OVERVIEW

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.