JOB OVERVIEW
JOB TITLE
Procurement / Supply Chain Manager
DEPARTMENT
Procurement
JOB GROUP /
P&E REQUIREMENTS
REPORTS TO
Chief Procurement Officer
FLSA STATUS/EXEMPTION
Exempt
MISSION OF THE POSITION
The Supply Chain Manager will play a vital role in supporting the design, fabrication, and assembly of Starlab’s space station. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of aerospace supply chain management and contracting, with experience in NewSpace or commercial spaceflight. This role requires collaboration with engineering, procurement, and supplier teams to deliver high-quality components and systems on time and within budget.This role reports directly to the Starlab Chief Procurement Officer.
The Supply Chain Manager works alongside the Chief Engineer and Starlab Program Manager to deliver the project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Act as the primary liaison between engineering and procurement teams, ensuring technical requirements are effectively translated into procurement specifications and supplier deliverables.Develop and execute procurement strategies for critical systems and subsystemsCollaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities to buy catalog vs. custom items in support of design-to-cost initiatives.Engage and onboard suppliers, ensuring alignment with Starlab’s technical, schedule, and budgetary requirements.Represent Starlab and serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for supplier relationships, including contract management, negotiations, performance monitoring, and issue resolution. Implement and optimize supply chain processes embedded within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).Monitor supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, cost compliance, and quality standards.Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, particularly for high-impact and long-lead components.Support the phased integration of ERP/PLM tools and processes to improve supply chain visibility and efficiency.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None at this point
COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field from an accredited university required.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
- ASCM CSCP desired.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 desired.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace supply chain management, with a focus on NewSpace or commercial spaceflight.
- Strong understanding of human spaceflight supply chain requirements and challenges.
- Proven ability to manage complex supply chains, including subsystems and components with long lead times.
- Experience working with procurement tools such as NetSuite, Airtable, Confluence, Jira, or similar systems.
- Strong contracts negotiation/management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with US content requirements and export control regulations (EAR/ITAR).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in supply chain management for human spaceflight programs.
- Knowledge of design-to-cost principles and catalog utilization strategies.
- Based in Houston, Texas, or willing to travel periodically to Houston for team collaboration and supplier meetings.
To meet obligations and signed agreements with NASA which allow access to necessary and critical data to perform these duties, you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from NASA, which authorization would not be granted for persons born in, or who have current or dual citizenship in, Russia, China (PRC) or any country from the designated countries list (https://www.state.gov/state-sponsors-of-terrorism/) that is on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S.
citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Starlab Space, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Minority/Female/Disabled/VeteranThe statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
