Varda Space Industries
Sourcing ManagerEl Segundo, California, United States
Varda Space Industries, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Sourcing Manager
As a part of the Supply Chain Procurement team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless procurement of high-quality, precision-machined components for our cutting-edge space systems. In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, you'll work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to source, evaluate, and manage suppliers of machined parts used in spacecraft assembly, propulsion systems, and other space hardware. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement processfrom identifying potential suppliers and negotiating contracts to monitoring delivery timelines and ensuring parts meet rigorous quality standards. As Varda continues to innovate and expand, your ability to source parts that adhere to strict performance and reliability criteria will directly contribute to the success of our mission to bring space-based manufacturing into the next era. This is a full-time, exempt position located in our El Segundo headquarters. Responsibilities
Own purchasing for machined components and similar commodities from quote stage to delivery Send RFQs, place POs, run open order report meetings with key suppliers. Develop understanding of supplier capacity, lead times, and cost trends Work closely with supply chain engineering to develop a preferred supplier network to minimize cost and lead time Work closely with design engineering teams to understand upcoming design releases and part changes Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate pricing and lead times to meet mission milestones Identify part supply constraints that may impact production schedule and create mitigation plans Maintain part and planning master data to accurately reflect lead-times and stock levels Support purchasing of various commodities and inventory operations as needed Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience working in purchasing, supply chain management, and/or engineering role Strong relationship building skills, and the ability to interact and work effectively with many levels of personnel and suppliers Understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time Pay Range
Sourcing Specialist Manager range: $120,000 - 160,000/per year Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA ITAR Requirements
Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present, some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than "U.S. Persons" as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our current policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
"US person" means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)
Benefits
Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded) 401(k) matching (interns excluded) Unlimited PTO (interns excluded) Health insurance, including Vision and Dental Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week. Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded) Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
As a part of the Supply Chain Procurement team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless procurement of high-quality, precision-machined components for our cutting-edge space systems. In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, you'll work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to source, evaluate, and manage suppliers of machined parts used in spacecraft assembly, propulsion systems, and other space hardware. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement processfrom identifying potential suppliers and negotiating contracts to monitoring delivery timelines and ensuring parts meet rigorous quality standards. As Varda continues to innovate and expand, your ability to source parts that adhere to strict performance and reliability criteria will directly contribute to the success of our mission to bring space-based manufacturing into the next era. This is a full-time, exempt position located in our El Segundo headquarters. Responsibilities
Own purchasing for machined components and similar commodities from quote stage to delivery Send RFQs, place POs, run open order report meetings with key suppliers. Develop understanding of supplier capacity, lead times, and cost trends Work closely with supply chain engineering to develop a preferred supplier network to minimize cost and lead time Work closely with design engineering teams to understand upcoming design releases and part changes Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate pricing and lead times to meet mission milestones Identify part supply constraints that may impact production schedule and create mitigation plans Maintain part and planning master data to accurately reflect lead-times and stock levels Support purchasing of various commodities and inventory operations as needed Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience working in purchasing, supply chain management, and/or engineering role Strong relationship building skills, and the ability to interact and work effectively with many levels of personnel and suppliers Understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time Pay Range
Sourcing Specialist Manager range: $120,000 - 160,000/per year Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA ITAR Requirements
Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present, some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than "U.S. Persons" as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our current policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
"US person" means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)
Benefits
Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded) 401(k) matching (interns excluded) Unlimited PTO (interns excluded) Health insurance, including Vision and Dental Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week. Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded) Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.