Katalyst Labs

Supply Chain Manager

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$135kDetected 21 days ago

NegotiationForecastingSupply ChainProcurementERPInventory ManagementContract ManagementRoboticsDemand Planning

About the role

Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story.
Katalyst Culture: Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
You'll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real.

Build and manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and strategic partners, negotiating pricing, lead times, quality requirements, and long-term agreements.
Manage material planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting activities to support rapid development cycles while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
Partner closely with engineering, production, quality, and program management teams to identify supply chain risks, drive mitigation plans, and ensure program success.
Demonstrated experience managing complex hardware supply chains with long-lead components, custom manufacturing, and technical suppliers.
We build robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth.
By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space activity that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing operations, or supplier management within aerospace, defense, space, or other high-reliability industries.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
Experience supporting spacecraft, launch vehicle, defense, aviation, robotics, or other advanced hardware programs.
Knowledge of AS9100, aerospace quality systems, export compliance, and government contracting environments.
Track record of scaling supply chain operations from prototype development through production.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Support the execution of Katalyst's end-to-end supply chain operations, helping ensure the timely procurement and delivery of hardware, components, and services required for spacecraft development and production.

Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst.
You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses.
You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage,

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it's harder.
You'll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.
What We're Looking For
We are not building the trains.
We are building the machines that lay down the tracks.

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