Head of Supply Chain

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

For more information about Axiom Space, visit  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 Head of Supply Chain who is fueled by high accountability and ownership, 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 Head of Supply Chain is a senior leader accountable for the full procurement and supplier ecosystem — from strategic sourcing and supplier qualification through material planning, logistics, and delivery performance. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role leads a multi-functional team of buyers, material planners, and supplier development engineers. The Head of Supply Chain is a key executive partner on make/buy decisions, affordability initiatives, and program risk reviews, and is the primary interface with the supply base for strategic relationships.

Leads end-to-end supply chain strategy, procurement, and supplier management to enable on-time, on-cost delivery across all aerospace programs.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Define and execute enterprise supply chain strategy aligned to program schedules, affordability targets, and risk posture

Lead, develop, and performance-manage a team of buyers, planners, and supplier development engineers

Own the supplier qualification and approved vendor list (AVL) strategy

Drive strategic negotiations and long-term agreements with critical and sole-source suppliers

Establish supply chain risk management processes for long-lead, sole-source, and ITAR-controlled items

Represent supply chain in program reviews, EAC/ETC processes, and executive S&OPPartner with quality to enforce supplier flow-down requirements and manage SCARsLead affordability and should-cost initiatives across the supply base Ensure full compliance with ITAR, EAR, and DFAR procurement requirements

Define long‑term sourcing, supplier segmentation, and cost‑optimization strategies aligned with business goals.

Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, and finance to ensure continuity of supply and accurate forecasting.

Support business development with supply chain input on proposals and should-cost models

Responsibilities requires to be onsite, hybrid or remote is not an option.

Leadership & Strategy Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer and leadership on supply chain, compliance, and risk matters

Help define and execute the company’s overall supply chain strategy in alignment with business goals

Builds resilient, diversified supply chains proactively, not reactively

Translates program requirements into supplier accountability structures

Navigates competing priorities across cost, schedule, and technical risk Develops talent and succession depth within the organization

Operates with integrity in supplier relationships and procurement ethics

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Level and compensation will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Education & ExperienceB.S. in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; M.S. or MBA preferred
12+ years of supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, or adjacent regulated industry

Demonstrated leadership of supply chain teams

Experience owning procurement spend of at least $100M+/yrDeep knowledge of AS9100 supplier…