Supply Chain Specialist

E-Space•Arlington, TX

21h•Onsite

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, early-career role. You will own the full supply chain and procurement function: from raw material sourcing and supplier qualification through purchase order execution, material planning, logistics, and delivery of finished goods. There is no hand-off — this product line is yours. You will work directly with Engineering and Supply Chain team on the floor and in the system. If you want a desk job, this isn’t it. If you want to build something and own it, read on.

Requirements

1–5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations — manufacturing or hardware environment strongly preferred
Comfortable working directly with suppliers, on the production floor, and in ERP systems — this is a doing role, not a coordinating role
Strong attention to data integrity: BOMs, item masters, PO records, and supplier documentation
Experience with or exposure to export control requirements (ITAR/EAR, HTS/ECCN classification)

Nice To Haves

Experience with thin film, photovoltaic, semiconductor, or advanced materials supply chains
Familiarity with NetSuite, SAP or similar ERP/WMS platforms
Exposure to aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Understanding of quality flowdown, AS9100, or supplier qualification processes

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers with Operations Lead for all raw materials, substrates, deposition materials, and bought-in components
Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers with Technical Lead for all spare parts, and maintenance cycles / schedules
Establish and maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL) for the product line
Manage (with operations lead) supplier performance, scorecards, and corrective action
Lead supplier audits and capability assessments
Own the RFQ/RFP process for all materials and services
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
Issue and manage purchase orders through to delivery and close-out
Establish contract templates and quality flowdown requirements
Manage long-lead and critical material advance buy decisions
Translate production schedules and forecasts into material requirements
Manage inventory levels, safety stock, and cycle counts
Own kitting and material staging with Production Lead to support ongoing production
Identify and mitigate schedule risk driven by material availability
Maintain spare parts inventory
Manage inbound freight, customs, and import compliance
Ensure export control compliance for all supply chain activity
Classify materials and manage HTS/ECCN and hazardous materials requirements as applicable
Own item master, supplier master, and BOM integrity in the ERP system
Define and maintain supply chain reporting — spend, lead times, open POs, risk
Support WMS/ERP implementation and ongoing data hygiene
Maintain the supply chain risk register for the product line
Monitor supplier financial health, geopolitical exposure, and single-source dependencies
Drive dual-source or safety stock strategies where risk warrants