Senior Global Supply Manager
Join Apex Space as a Senior Global Supply Manager to drive sourcing strategies and manage supply chain operations in the aerospace industry.
Posted by employer 2 weeks ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Purchasing ownership of Direct Materials
- Design and develop sourcing strategies for key Spacecraft components
- Negotiate pricing & terms within responsible sourcing commodities
- Implement, Maintain, and Manage direct contracts
- Support the development and implementation of Purchasing Strategies
Must have
- U.S. Person status is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Equivalent Business Degree
- 6+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations
- Demonstrated track record of cost reduction achievement
- Strong Attention to Detail
Nice to have
- Strong presentation skills
- Willingness to travel as needed
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Global Supply Manager at Apex Space is responsible for overseeing the purchasing of direct materials and developing sourcing strategies for spacecraft components. This role requires strong skills in negotiation, project management, and spend management, along with a solid background in supply chain operations. Ideal candidates will have over six years of experience and a proven track record in cost reduction and timely delivery. Apex Space, a rapidly growing startup, emphasizes collaboration across teams to ensure manufacturing readiness.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Apex Space's careers page November 6, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Global Supply Manager role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Apex Space targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Global Supply Manager role at Apex Space.
From the original posting
About the Role
We are seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager to work closely within the Supply Chain Team. The Supply Chain team is a key function in managing the production flow of goods and services to ensure manufacturing readiness. This role will play a key part in both team and company success. This role interfaces with all aspects of the business, including production, program management, engineering, and leadership. This individual will possess the following strong skills: Decision Making, Cost Reduction, Negotiation, Project Management, Contract Management & Spend Management.
This is a strong fit for someone who is hands-on, comfortable owning decisions, and able to move quickly without losing sight of cost and quality.
Responsibilities:
Purchasing ownership of Direct Materials
Design and develop sourcing strategies for key Spacecraft components and go forward with implementation of developed strategies
Negotiate pricing & terms within responsible sourcing commodities
Strategic spend management and budget reporting of direct materials and spend
Identify new supplier candidates and continue to drive continuous improvement within the supply base
Implement, Maintain, and Manage direct contracts with the ability to negotiate contractual terms as needed
Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to anticipate requirements and meet the business requirements
Support the development and implementation of Purchasing Strategies
Strong ability to manage material flow, this includes logistics, inventory, and material flow within Apex manufacturing facilities
Requirements:
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Equivalent Business Degree
6+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations
Demonstrated track record of cost reduction achievement
Demonstrated track record of on time delivery of goods and services
Strong Attention to Detail
Strong presentation skills and the ability to interface with leadership
Strong analytical skills and ability to breakdown data, spend, and purchasing data to drive continuous improvement
Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and customer engagements
Preferred
Experience sourcing direct materials for hardware, ideally in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing
Experience sourcing avionics and electronics commodities, such as PCBA, communications hardware (radios and antennas), and GNC components
Experience working in ERP or MRP systems
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
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What We Offer For Full-time Employees:
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
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