Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. 

About the Role

Apex Space is seeking a Manager, Global Supply Management to lead a team of Global Supply Managers responsible for direct material sourcing across spacecraft production. This role owns supplier strategy, team execution, and supply chain performance to ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are met for a specific subset of commodities.

You will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing team, driving sourcing strategy across key commodities, and partnering cross-functionally with engineering, production, and program leadership to enable manufacturing at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Global Supply Managers across a subset of key commodities, supporting direct purchasing

• Set team goals in alignment with overall purchasing team goals and drive accountability for cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance

• Own sourcing strategy across critical spacecraft components, including cost reduction, supplier selection, and long-term supplier development

• Partner with engineering, production, and program management to align sourcing plans with build schedules and proactively mitigate supply chain risks

• Lead supply chain readiness for new product introduction and production ramp, including supplier ramp, risk identification, and early build support

• Support Group Manager, Purchasing to build and scale team processes, including standardized work, performance metrics, and reporting to drive consistency and visibility

• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, procurement, and material flow to improve cost, delivery, and efficiency

• Ensure coordination across logistics, inventory, and material planning functions to support manufacturing readiness

• This role requires strong ownership and a bias for action, with the ability to make decisions and drive results without perfect information

Requirements

• U.S. Person status required to access export-controlled data

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain

• Strong leadership fundamentals demonstrated via proven ability to delegate effectively, drive strategic initiatives from concept to execution, and foster individual growth through feedback, mentorship, and coaching

• Proven track record of cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and on-time delivery performance

• Demonstrated experience of implementing process improvements that resulted in measurable gains in quality, efficiency, or cost reduction

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and leadership

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and continuous improvement

• Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts, and escalations

• Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment

• Willingness to travel as needed for supplier visits and business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership or people management experience

• Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability manufacturing environments

• Experience supporting new product introduction and production ramp

• Experience building or scaling teams in a high-growth environment

Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup backed by $200M in Series D funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

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