The RoleYou will be responsible for defining and implementing procurement strategies for K2 Space's mechanical supply chain. You will be the subject matter expert in supply chain best practices for hardware in your domain, building a world-class supply chain that drives a competitive advantage, taking ownership to ensure success on program build targets, and coaching team members to operate at the same high standards. Key skills will include having a deep understanding of the market and capabilities that are available to use in manufacturing, technical procurement of mechanical hardware, and end-to-end Bill of Material (BOM) management for owned assemblies. You will work closely with our internal teams and external partners to deliver hardware that meets cost, schedule, and quality targets in support of our company critical missions.
Responsibilities - Define company-wide strategy for how hardware in mechanical commodities are sourced including machined parts, mechanisms, composites, COPVs, and raw material
- Lead cradle-to-grave supplier management, including identifying capabilities within the supply base, onboarding vendors to add capacity or capabilities, quoting and placing orders, working with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues, and tracking build milestones until hardware hits the dock
- Drive negotiations on contracts with key suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets
- Create robust supplier scorecards and metrics to ensure consistent supplier performance and quality is maintained across the mechanical supply chain
- Develop strong partnerships with internal stakeholders ensuring consistent alignment on expectations and procurement strategies to meet critical mission needs
- Execute and maintain highly-quality purchasing transactions by issuing purchase orders and managing open orders with materials requirement planning to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Establish strategic relationships with key manufacturing companies and distributors to ensure strong alignment to industry and commodity trends
Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry
- 3+ years of experience reading mechanical drawings and working with structures and mechanisms hardware
- 3+ years managing Bill of Materials for mechanical assemblies
- Experience managing mechanical suppliers in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of inventory management and how to store mechanical hardware
- Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Nice to Have - Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mathematics
- Experience in procuring additional commodities: pressurized components and solar array materials
- Experience in a new product introduction environment
- Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
Compensation and Benefits: - Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company
- Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
