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Salary: USD 130,000 - 200,000 / annual
Cowboy Space Corporation is building space-based solar energy infrastructure to solve the global energy crisis. The company develops modular, scalable satellites in Low Earth Orbit that collect sunlight and transmit energy via infrared lasers, power on-orbit computing clusters, and provide secure optical data transport. Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt (co-founder of Robinhood), the company has raised ~$365M from top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, and Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
As Senior Sourcing & Procurement Manager, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of purchase orders and supplier engagement for complex engineered hardware programs. This individual contributor role combines analytical rigor with hands-on execution across supply chain operations, with clear growth potential into supervisory and people management roles.
Key responsibilities include executing purchase orders with supplier negotiations and risk mitigation for critical programs; developing data-driven sourcing tools and dashboards to track supplier performance and delivery accuracy; driving cost efficiency through supplier collaboration and process improvements; managing procurement workflows including pre-award reviews; identifying automation opportunities to reduce manual work; and partnering cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations teams.
You will need U.S. Person status (citizen, green card holder, or protected individual under ITAR/EAR regulations). Required qualifications include experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within technical/engineering environments; proficiency with data tools (SQL, Python, BI tools); experience with ERP/MRP/MES systems; strong negotiation skills; ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; and a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field. Preferred experience includes complex hardware/engineering programs, high-growth technical organizations, high-value spend portfolios, procurement automation, and aerospace or space industry background.
The team includes veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Astranis, and NASA, based in San Carlos, CA.
