Supply Chain Manager

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At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of connectivity - we're leading it!

Our mission is to provide real‑time Internet access in space, enabling a new era of data‑driven exploration and innovation. With 23 satellites already launched and a next‑generation optical network on the way, we’re creating the infrastructure that will power the space economy for decades to come.

Technology is only part of the story.
What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem‑solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad.
Come build the future with Kepler!

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
• Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance — including dependents.
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy
  , and company‑wide holiday shutdown.
• Semi‑annual company‑wide parties and frequent in‑office team events.
• Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top‑notch kitchen appliances.
• Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company‑wide events to stay connected and engaged.
• We’re a certified Great Place to Work
  ®, five years in a row!

As a Supply Chain Manager at Kepler
, you’ll be responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of procurement, supplier management, and material readiness across satellite programs. You will bridge the gap between engineering, program management, and external suppliers, ensuring that Kepler’s missions from prototype builds to constellation‑scale production are supported by a robust, agile, and cost‑effective supply chain.

• This role goes beyond transactional procurement; it’s about strategic partnership, technical acumen and operational execution in a very fast‑moving space environment.

• Play a key role in defining and implementing supply chain strategies to meet the needs of the Program.
• Lead NPI activities for high‑complexity electromechanical components and assemblies from inception to production.
• Lead supplier sourcing activities for internal product teams (IPTs) developing spacecraft subsystems and customer hardware.
• Identify and manage supply chain risk including the development of contingency plans.
• Optimize component and supplier selection through cost analysis, total cost of ownership, and make‑or‑buy evaluations.
• Develop procurement plans by defining and implementing procurement strategies across products and programs.
• Lead end‑to‑end procurement activity from sourcing to program delivery.
• Gather bids & lead reviews with program leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with technical product requirements.
• Develop negotiation plans based on the needs of the business.
• Lead supplier onboarding activities while maintaining and updating approved supplier lists (ASL).
• Optimize component and supplier selection, analyze equipment costs and drive savings.
• Tactical buying purchase order generation for commodities, services and equipment.

• Lead supplier due diligence initiatives and onboarding.
• Act as point of contact for suppliers by confirming delivery schedules, resolving non‑conformities and discrepancies, and escalating delays.
• Contribute to maintaining supplier scorecards and department KPIs.
• Drive supplier relationship management to ensure responsiveness and reliability.
• Identify and mitigate supplier related technical and programmatic risks.
• Support the Quality team to address supplier non‑conformances, ensuring timely implementation and verification of corrective actions.

• Own assigned engineering work packages to maintain control of the costed bill of materials and enable…