Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

CX2•El Segundo, CA

33d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2âs AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains. The Supply Chain & Procurement Manager makes sure aerospace programs have the right parts and services on time, at the right cost, and with the right documentation and quality. You will own supplier selection, purchasing execution, and supply risk management from early builds through production, working closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program teams.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years in procurement or supply chain for aerospace, aviation, electronics hardware, or regulated manufacturing.
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
Experienced with documentation-heavy purchasing and parts traceability.
Comfortable working in an environment with engineering changes and fast iteration.
Strong spreadsheet skills and experience with purchasing systems.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience buying electronics, circuit-board assemblies, precision machining, and/or contract manufacturing strongly preferred.
Familiarity with supplier quality practices and formal corrective actions.
Experience with international suppliers and shipping.

Responsibilities

Source and purchase parts and services for aerospace products, including electronics, circuit-board assemblies, machined parts, and outside processing.
Run quote requests, compare suppliers, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and purchasing terms.
Place and manage purchase orders, confirm supplier commitments, and keep deliveries on track.
Own relationships with key suppliers and hold them accountable for delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
Track supplier performance and lead regular check-ins to resolve issues and prevent repeat problems.
Coordinate supplier onboarding and ensure suppliers can meet technical and quality expectations.
Ensure required supplier paperwork is collected and stored (for example: certificates, test reports, and lot or serial tracking when required).
Make sure purchases match the correct drawing and revision, and that changes are implemented correctly across suppliers and internal teams.
Support investigations for material issues by providing clear purchase history and supplier documentation.
Turn build plans into clear purchasing plans, with special focus on long-lead items.
Set practical inventory levels for critical parts to avoid shortages and schedule slips.
Lead shortage reviews, prioritize expediting, and communicate risk early with clear options.
Identify supply risks (single-source parts, long lead times, obsolete parts, constrained suppliers) and drive mitigation plans.
Reduce cost through smarter sourcing, supplier consolidation, negotiation, and partnering with engineering on cost-conscious alternatives.
Improve internal purchasing processes, supplier communication, and data accuracy in the purchasing system.

Benefits

Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental.
401K enrollment at 90 days.
Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
High levels of responsibility and autonomy.
Access to the latest tools and technologies as well as the hardest problems in electronic warfare.

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