Specialist Category Manager

Agile Space Industries, Inc. • Denver, CO

15h • $72,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Supply Chain Category Manager to drive strategic sourcing and management of key categories that support its advanced propulsion programs. The role develops supplier strategies, optimizes cost and performance, and ensures continuity of supply for critical hardware and materials. Working within the Supply Chain organization, the position collaborates with engineering, operations, and program teams to enable reliable, scalable production and mission success.

The role may be performed onsite or remotely. Remote candidates must live and work in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, Utah, Texas, or Oklahoma. The expected salary range is $72,000–$90,000 annually. The posted band applies to candidates located in Colorado; candidates in other states should contact HR regarding the applicable compensation band. Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity and is typically within the midrange. The position is exempt and full-time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of supply chain, sourcing, or category management experience.
• Proven experience managing complex supplier relationships and negotiating high-value agreements.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated hardware environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace propulsion, precision machining, metallurgy, or high-reliability hardware supply chains.
• Familiarity with supply chain tools and systems such as ERP/MRP platforms, cost modeling, or supplier performance tools.
• Experience working in fast-paced, growth-stage, or hardware startup environments.
• Exposure to government contracting requirements, including DoD and NASA.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret category data and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own category strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk across assigned commodities.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure competitive and sustainable supply solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management to align sourcing decisions with technical requirements and production schedules.
• Drive supplier performance management, including scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and mitigate category risks related to capacity, single-source dependencies, quality, and long-lead materials.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction, design-for-manufacturability, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Forecast and manage category demand in alignment with program milestones and inventory strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and operational efficiency.
• Support executive reporting with category insights, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations.

Benefits

• Stock option plan participation, subject to executive review and approval under the company’s equity plan.
• Health coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision plans.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level