Senior Sourcing and Procurement Manager

The role

You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of purchase orders and supplier engagement for complex engineered products. You will support mission-critical hardware programs by ensuring teams have required materials, components, and services.

What you will do

• Execute purchase orders, including supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and vendor management
• Develop and maintain data-driven sourcing tools and dashboards
• Drive cost efficiency initiatives through supplier collaboration
• Manage procurement workflows and ensure compliant purchasing packages
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate procurement processes
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations

Required qualifications

• Must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations within a technical or engineering environment
• Proficiency with data tools (e.g., SQL, Python, or BI tools)
• Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, or similar enterprise systems
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing vendors, contracts, or statements of work
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with Engineering teams

Nice to have

• Experience supporting complex hardware or engineering programs
• Background in high-growth or deeply technical organizations
• Experience managing high-value spend portfolios or vendor-owned inventory agreements
• Familiarity with automation tools or process optimization within procurement workflows
• Prior experience in aerospace, space, or other frontier technology industries

Benefits

• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Daily lunch in the office
• Fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

Before you apply

• Applicants 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Departmen

About the company

Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient space-based solar energy. The company is based in San Carlos, CA.