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Senior Global Supply Manager, Avionics

K2 Space· Supply Chain
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Los Angeles, CA$140k - $175kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior role responsible for defining and implementing procurement strategies for K2 Space’s Electrical Supply Chain, acting as subject matter expert in hardware procurement, end-to-end BOM management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets for critical avionics missions.

Responsibilities

  • Define company-wide strategy for how hardware in electrical commodities is sourced including sensors, PCBs, PCBAs, harness assemblies, connectors, wire, integrated circuits, and SMD components
  • Lead cradle-to-grave supplier management, including identifying capabilities within the supply base, onboarding vendors to add capacity or capabilities, quoting and placing orders, working with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues, and tracking build milestones until hardware hits the dock
  • Drive negotiations on contracts with key suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets
  • Create robust supplier scorecards and metrics to ensure consistent supplier performance and quality across the electrical supply chain
  • Develop strong partnerships with internal stakeholders ensuring alignment on expectations and procurement strategies to meet critical mission needs
  • Execute and maintain highly-quality purchasing transactions by issuing purchase orders and managing open orders with materials requirement planning to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Establish strategic relationships with key manufacturing companies and distributors to ensure alignment to industry and commodity trends

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry
  • 5+ years of experience with electrical schematics and working with electromechanical systems (harnesses, avionic boxes)
  • 5+ years managing Bill of Materials for electrical assemblies
  • Experience managing electrical suppliers in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of inventory management and how to store electrical hardware
  • Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Skills

Required:Electrical supply chain managementBill of Materials (BOM) managementSupplier negotiationCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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