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Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.\nWith locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.\nLet’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space.\nKey Responsibilities\nTeam Leadership\nLead, coach, and develop the supply chain team, including hiring, goal setting, performance reviews, and workload planning\nSet team priorities, metrics, and standards, documentation and build a culture of accountability and clear communication\nScale the team and its processes as program volume grows\nScale the supplier base to enable global impact\nProcurement & Supplier Management\nOwn the procurement strategy for flight hardware, materials, electronics, machined parts, test services, and subcontracts\nSource, qualify, and manage suppliers, including negotiating pricing, terms, lead times, and quality requirements\nBuild and maintain approved supplier lists, supplier scorecards, and periodic supplier assessments\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring quality standards, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery schedules\nManage supplier performance issues, corrective actions, and escalations with Quality and Engineering\nManage supply risk, including long-lead items, single-source suppliers, obsolescence, and counterfeit part prevention\nGovernment Contracts Compliance (FAR / DFARS)\nEnsure purchase orders and subcontracts include the correct FAR, DFARS, and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) clauses and customer flow-downs\nManage subcontract compliance topics such as DPAS ratings, specialty metals, counterfeit parts, small business subcontracting, and supplier cybersecurity requirements\nSupport customer and government audits, purchasing system reviews, and proposal and cost or pricing support\nExport Control & Trade Compliance (ITAR / EAR)\nEnsure procurement and logistics activities comply with ITAR and EAR, including supplier screening, license and agreement requirements, and U.S. person restrictions\nWork with the Empowered Official and legal counsel on export classifications, technical assistance agreements, licenses, and technical data transfers\nManage international shipments, customs, import and export documentation, and freight forwarders, including hardware and data flowing to and from our Japan office\nMaintain export compliance training, recordkeeping, and internal controls within the supply chain function\nPartner with legal team to ensure supply chain complies with regulatory requirements including ITAR and export control laws\nEngineering Partnership & Program Support\nWork directly with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to understand requirements, review BOMs, and source parts that meet technical and schedule needs\nProvide program management with early input on lead times, cost, supplier capability, and alternates during design\nPartner with Production and AI&T to align material availability with build and test schedules\nCoordinate with Quality on receiving inspection, nonconforming material, and supplier corrective actions\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience\n10+ years of supply chain, procurement, or subcontracts experience, ideally in aerospace, space, or defense, including at least 4 years leading people\nHands-on experience with FAR and DFARS requirements in procurement and subcontracting\nHands-on experience with ITAR and export control compliance in a supply chain setting\nProven experience managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and resolving supply issues on complex hardware\nExperience building or improving procurement processes, policies, and systems\nExperience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain metrics\nAbility to read and discuss engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications well enough to work effectively with engineers\nStrong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills\nResults-driven mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement\nAbility to thrive in a dynamic, startup environment paired with strong analytical and problem-solving skills\nWhat Makes You Stand Out!\nExperience with spaceflight hardware programs, NASA contracts, or NASA FAR Supplement requirements\nExperience with international supply chains and working with overseas partners or affiliates\nFamiliarity with AS9100, counterfeit parts prevention (AS5553 / AS6174), and flight-quality supplier requirements\nExperience with NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC requirements for suppliers\nProfessional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or CFCM\nExperience with EEE parts, raw materials, or long-lead flight hardware procurement\nExperience in a startup or fast-growing company environment\nAt ispace, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. If you’re passionate about our mission and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to grow and succeed together.\nTo 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. 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