Apex

Global Supply Manager

Los Angeles, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Aerospace, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be a U.S. Person, possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or an equivalent business degree, and have 3-6 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations. They should demonstrate a track record of cost reduction achievement and on-time delivery of goods and services, along with strong attention to detail, presentation skills, and analytical abilities for data breakdown and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

As the Global Supply Chain Manager, you will own the purchasing of Direct Materials, design and develop sourcing strategies for key Spacecraft components, implement developed strategies, negotiate pricing and terms within responsible sourcing commodities, manage strategic spend and budget reporting, identify new supplier candidates, drive continuous improvement within the supply base, implement and maintain direct contracts with the ability to negotiate terms, develop relationships with internal stakeholders, support the development and implementation of Purchasing Strategies, and manage material flow within Apex manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Decision Making
Cost Reduction
Negotiation
Project Management
Contract Management
Spend Management
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Presentation Skills
Material Flow Management
Sourcing Strategies

Apex

Manufactures customizable ESPA class satellites

About Apex

Apex Space manufactures ESPA class satellites, focusing on their flagship product, the Aries satellite bus, which is suitable for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and other missions. They cater to clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, providing customizable satellite solutions for applications like Earth observation and communications. Apex Space differentiates itself with guaranteed on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing. Their goal is to lead in spacecraft manufacturing by offering dependable satellite solutions for a variety of space missions.

Key Metrics

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$115.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Company Equity
Meal Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from new entrants like Rocket Lab's Photon platform.
Potential supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.
Rapid technological advancements could render Apex's offerings obsolete.

Differentiation

Apex specializes in ESPA class satellites, ranging from 40 to 400 kilograms.
The Aries satellite bus supports LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space missions.
Apex guarantees on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing.

Upsides

Increased demand for small satellite buses due to mega-constellations in LEO.
Growing interest in satellite-based Earth observation for climate monitoring.
Advancements in AI enhance on-orbit data processing for Apex's satellite buses.

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