Senior Global Supply Manager, Avionics

The Role

You will be responsible for defining and implementing procurement strategies for K2 Space’s Electrical 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 electrical 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 electrical commodities is sourced including sensors, PCBs, PCBAs, harness assemblies, connectors, wire, integrated circuits, and SMD components

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 electrical 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

10+ years of experience in supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry

5+ years of experience with electrical schematics and working with electromechanical systems (harnesses, avionic boxes)

5+ years managing Bill of Materials for electrical assemblies

Experience managing electrical suppliers in a fast-paced environment

Strong understanding of inventory management and how to store electrical 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, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mathematics

Experience in procuring additional commodities: SMD components, guidance and navigation hardware, 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 $170,000 - $200,000 + 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