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Senior Supply Chain Compliance Manager

K2 Space· Supply Chain
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Los Angeles, CA$130k - $165kFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Design, build, and own the supply chain compliance program for K2 Space, focusing on space hardware compliance, export controls, supplier qualification, and associated governance to enable cost-effective, on-time program delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain the supply chain compliance program, including policies, procedures, training and audit processes that scale with the company
  • Partner with procurement and supplier development engineering to onboard suppliers, verify compliance, and maintain records
  • Maintain supplier templates, onboarding documentation, supplier questionnaires, and procurement compliance forms
  • Ensure procurement transactions comply with company purchasing policies
  • Review and ensure correct application of standard Purchase Order Terms & Conditions, quality clauses, shipping requirements, and procurement language
  • Manage export control compliance in the supply chain, including ITAR/EAR requirements for technical data sharing, supplier eligibility and international sourcing
  • Build compliance metrics and reporting that give leadership clear visibility into supply chain risk and program readiness
  • Support proposal activities by providing supplier compliance information, approved supplier data, sourcing inputs, and procurement compliance documentation
  • Act as the compliance partner for procurement, quality, legal, engineering and programs on sourcing and supplier decisions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Law, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain compliance management in aerospace and defense
  • Strong working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, FAR and DFARS as they apply to procurement and suppliers
  • Experience building or scaling compliance programs, including writing policies, procedures and training
  • Experience with counterfeit parts prevention, supplier qualification and contract flowdown management
  • Experience leading supplier audits, risk assessments and corrective action processes
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to turn complex regulations into clear, practical guidance
  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to influence suppliers and internal teams at all levels

Skills

Required:ITARExport controlsSupplier auditsPolicy writing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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