Join K2 Space as a Global Supply Manager to oversee procurement and supplier management for cutting-edge satellite technology.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Source solar array and module hardware
- Negotiate costs on solar components
- Manage Bill of Materials for assemblies
- Develop and manage supplier base
- Act as primary interface between suppliers and internal customers
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry
- 5+ years of experience in procuring machined and sheet metal components, composites, and solar cells
- Understanding of solar array and module hardware in space environments
- Ability to travel up to 25-50% 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, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline
- 5+ years of technical procurement experience
- Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits
- Forklift certification
- Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Global Supply Manager at K2 Space plays a crucial role in overseeing the supply chain for solar array and module components, focusing on procurement, supplier management, and Bill of Materials oversight. This position requires expertise in aerospace supply chain management, particularly in sourcing and negotiating for solar hardware, while also ensuring quality control and timely delivery. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a fast-paced environment, particularly within aerospace, and a strong technical background. K2 Space is in a high-growth phase, aiming to scale its satellite production significantly.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 1, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page October 1, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 28% of 1273 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 179 companies).
- Procurement appears in 0.6% of 2986 comparable mid other roles in United States; Satellite appears in 0.2% of 2986 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- K2 Space lists $100,000–$140,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Global Supply Manager, Solar role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Procurement, Satellite, solar, supply chain.
- What seniority level is this role?
- K2 Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Global Supply Manager, Solar role at K2 Space.
From the original posting
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The Role
You will be responsible for several aspects of the critical supply chain organization. You will be responsible for finding, building, and managing the quality of parts running in our mechanical supply chain. Key skills will include: technical procurement of solar array and module hardware and Bill of Material management for owned assemblies. You will travel to monitor supplier progress and health, while negotiating business contracts and price reductions over time to ensure the K2 satellites continue to strategically reduce costs over time.
Responsibilities
- Technical Procurement
- Source solar array and module hardware across the satellite often on expedited lead times
- Negotiate costs on solar array and module components
- Provide design for manufacturability feedback for new solar designs
- Planning
- Manage Bill of Materials for all solar array and module assemblies
- Lead Clear to Builds with engineering to ensure assembly milestones are completed to hit critical company deadlines
- Supplier Development and Management
- Develop and manage supplier base to support ongoing development across satellites subsystems from NPI through production phases
- Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers including: supplier onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience of supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry
- 5+ years of experience in procuring the following commodities: machined and sheet metal components, composites, and solar cells.
- Experience managing suppliers in a fast paced environment
- Understanding of solar array and module hardware in space environments and operations
- Strong understanding of quality control practices such as issue tickets
- Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance
- Ability to travel up to 25-50% 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, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline
- Experience in procuring the additional commodities: capital equipment, composites, aluminum, and flex circuits
- 5+ years of technical procurement experience
- 5+ years in a new product introduction environment
- Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits
- Forklift certification
- Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + 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 unlimited 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!
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