Supply Chain Manager

Katalyst Space Technologies • Broomfield, CO

10d • $105,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Katalyst is an American technology company developing dual-use multipurpose robotic space vehicles for dynamic space operations. The Supply Chain Manager will support end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of hardware, components, and services needed for spacecraft development and production. The role will build and manage supplier, manufacturer, and strategic-partner relationships; oversee material planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting; and collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and program management teams to mitigate risks and support program success. The position will also establish scalable procurement, sourcing, and supplier-management processes to support the transition from development programs to sustained production.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, space, or another high-reliability industry. Candidates should have experience with complex hardware supply chains, long-lead components, custom manufacturing, and technical suppliers, along with negotiation, supplier relationship, and contract management skills. The role is based in a fast-paced startup environment and may require extended hours and weekends as needed.

The anticipated base salary is $105,000–$135,000 annually, determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package includes long-term incentives through an Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses, medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited paid time off. Work involving U.S. Department of Defense projects requires compliance with ITAR export laws; access to ITAR-controlled information must be authorized before employment for non-U.S. persons.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing operations, or supplier management within aerospace, defense, space, or another high-reliability industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex hardware supply chains involving long-lead components, custom manufacturing, and technical suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• For positions requiring access to ITAR-controlled information, non-U.S. persons must be authorized to access that information before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting spacecraft, launch vehicle, defense, aviation, robotics, or other advanced hardware programs.
• Knowledge of AS9100, aerospace quality systems, export compliance, and government contracting environments.
• Experience implementing or managing ERP/MRP systems and developing inventory control processes.
• Track record of scaling supply chain operations from prototype development through production.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end supply chain operations and ensure timely procurement and delivery of hardware, components, and services for spacecraft development and production.
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and strategic partners, negotiating pricing, lead times, quality requirements, and long-term agreements.
• Manage material planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting to support rapid development cycles while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Partner with engineering, production, quality, and program management teams to identify supply chain risks, drive mitigation plans, and support program success.
• Establish scalable procurement, sourcing, and supplier-management processes to enable the transition from development programs to sustained production.

Benefits

• Stock options and equity, including long-term incentives through the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Catered lunches.
• Relocation bonus.
• Other discretionary bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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