Supply Chain Compliance Manager

## Supply Chain Compliance Manager Apply:
Houston:
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** OVERVIEW
* * Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit.

Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.  Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Supply Chain Regulatory Compliance Manager who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

** POSITION SUMMARY
** The Supply Chain Regulatory Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the organization's procurement, purchasing, and supply chain operations fully comply with applicable regulatory requirements while driving operational efficiency through lean manufacturing principles. This role serves as the subject matter expert on FAR/DFARS requirements, leads Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness and audit activities, and partners with cross-functional teams to design compliant, efficient processes that support company growth and regulatory compliance requirements.

Using lean manufacturing principles to ensure maximum efficiency and while maintaining full compliance.
** KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*
* · Serve as the primary internal authority on FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) requirements as they apply to purchasing, subcontracting, and supply chain operations
· Lead preparation for and management of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits, including gap analysis, corrective action plans, and liaison with DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) or other government auditors
· Develop, implement, and maintain purchasing system policies and procedures that satisfy regulatory requirements while supporting business objectives
· Apply lean manufacturing methodologies (e.g., value stream mapping, waste elimination, continuous improvement) to streamline procurement processes and supply chain workflows without compromising compliance
· Develop robust understanding of ERP system, and other critical technologies used by supply chain to ensure tools are utilized fully to build policy and procedure designed to maximize productivity
· Conduct internal audits and self-assessments of the purchasing system to proactively identify and remediate compliance gaps
· Monitor changes to FAR/DFARS and related regulations (e.g., CAS, ITAR/EAR as applicable, Buy American Act, TAA) and translate regulatory updates into actionable process changes
· Train and advise procurement, supply chain, and program staff on compliance requirements, tool functionality and best practices
· Maintain documentation, records, and evidence necessary to demonstrate purchasing system adequacy and audit readiness
· Collaborate with contracts, legal, quality, and program management teams to ensure consistent…