Supply Chain Manager – Spacecraft

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary, dedicated supply chain interface for Spacecraft Program Managers, Engineers, and mission success stakeholders.
• Embedded directly with program teams to translate development roadmaps and production schedules into clear, actionable material demand plans.
• Maintain real-time material readiness metrics, early warning risk trackers, and clear Line of Balance (LOB) visibility for program leadership.
• Scrutinize early-stage Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify critical long-lead components, complex RF/electronic instrumentation, and specialized sub-assemblies before they impact the schedule.
• Execute advanced buys and risk-release strategies to secure scarce production slots and material allocation from top-tier aerospace and defense manufacturers.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to proactively identify single-source risks and qualify secondary, compliant alternative components.
• Lead the end-to-end commercial execution for program-critical vendors, including drafting and issuing complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Negotiate terms and conditions (T&Cs), pricing structures, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and strict quality/delivery service level agreements (SLAs) tailored to dynamic program needs.
• Conduct rigorous supplier evaluations, manage corrective actions for missed delivery or quality milestones, and ensure supplier alignment with aerospace/defense compliance metrics.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to forecast material needs based on production schedules and fallout risk.
• Support program budget management, analyzing material cost variances and identifying cost-saving initiatives like waste reduction.
• Drive internal communication through collaboration with Firefly stakeholders (Program Management, M&P, Quality, Engineering, Production, Inventory Control, and other functional areas).
• Facilitate regular business reviews with key suppliers to discuss performance metrics, future opportunities, and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong affinity for networking and building lasting relationships with internal and external partners.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive supply chain, subcontracts, or program procurement experience, ideally within a fast-paced aerospace, defense, or high-reliability hardware manufacturing environment.
• Deep experience sourcing complex electronics, RF components, or specialized instrumentation.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully negotiating complex supplier contracts, corporate agreements, and statement-of-work modifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Knowledge of ERP software and tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• MS Office (including Excel, Word & Outlook).

Desired

• Odoo ERP/MRP knowledge.
• ITAR experience.
• Aerospace Industry experience as an OEM, Supplier, Contractor, or Sub-contractor.
• Experience in an R&D focused environment, Prototyping and test environment a plus.
• AS9100 experience.

Benefits

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you 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.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position.