Supply Chain Specialist

E-Space•Arlington, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. E-Space is building a next-generation LEO satellite constellation and the supply chain to support it. As Program Supply Chain Manager, you will own the end-to-end Supply Chain / Procurement execution function — from subcontract formation / piece part purchase through to delivery performance and cost control — while providing direct program support across our active spacecraft & terminal development efforts. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will build and manage a small procurement team, establish supplier relationships critical to our mission hardware roadmap, and operate with full FAR/DFARS/ITAR compliance across U.S. government programs. You will report directly to the Head of Supply Chain and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Industrialization and Program Management.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in aerospace or defense procurement, subcontract management, or supply chain management
Demonstrated experience managing government subcontract portfolios with full FAR/DFARS compliance
Active ITAR awareness and proven experience operating within ITAR-controlled programs
Track record of supplier performance improvement — on-time delivery, quality, and cost
Experience leading competitive sourcing events, contract negotiation, and subcontract formation
Proven ability to develop and deliver supply chain content for proposals and executive briefings
Strong analytical skills: cost/price analysis, make/buy trades, supplier scorecards
Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing or production environment
US Person status required (USC or LPR)
Experience in satellite or spacecraft supply chain — constellations, volume production, or mission-critical hardware
Background in procurement digital transformation, supply chain analytics, or ERP implementation

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with complex PCB assemblies, RF/microwave components, or electro-optical hardware categories
Experience with NetSuite ERP
Prior team management or mentoring experience
MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Responsibilities

Own cradle-to-grave subcontract execution across mission-critical hardware categories including PCB assemblies, RF/microwave components, electro-optical systems, and mechanical structures
Lead supplier down-selection, RFP development, proposal evaluation, and contract negotiation with full FAR/DFARS/ITAR compliance
Manage an annual subcontract portfolio in line with program budgets and cost baselines
Develop and maintain make/buy trade analyses and cost-benefit assessments
Drive annual cost savings/avoidance through competitive sourcing and negotiation strategy
Establish and manage a core supplier base across US-based contract manufacturers and component vendors - developing an approved supplier process & approved parts database
Conduct structured supplier performance reviews; own corrective action plans for delivery and quality downturns
Build strategic partnerships aligned to E-Space product line roadmaps and operations scale-up requirements
Maintain supplier qualification records, audit findings, and risk registers
Provide supply chain input and pricing to aerospace and defense program proposals
Develop supply chain capture strategies for new business pursuits
Present supply chain performance, risk status, and mitigation plans to program and executive stakeholders
Support program schedule and cost baseline management through procurement milestone tracking
Hire, develop, and manage a growing procurement team (initial target: 2–3 direct reports)
Define and implement procurement processes, ERP workflows (NetSuite), and supply chain analytics
Drive digital roadmap for procurement automation, demand planning, and supplier data integration
Champion cross-functional alignment between supply chain, engineering, operations, and finance