We are looking to add a Program Procurement Manager to our growing team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we would like to hear from you.
The Program Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities supporting engineering, NPI, test, prototype, indirect, and program-driven procurement demand. This role manages high-volume, high-touch procurement workflows that require rapid responsiveness, cross-functional coordination, and operational prioritization.
This role partners closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to improve procurement responsiveness, operational alignment, and procurement scalability as the company continues to grow.
JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and lead a team of buyers supporting engineering, NPI, prototype, test, program-driven, and indirect procurement activities.
- Manage purchase request (PR) workflows and program procurement prioritization.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support program-driven and rapid-turn procurement requirements.
- Improve procurement responsiveness, workload balancing, and communication across procurement support activities.
- Support sourcing and supplier engagement activities for NPI, prototype, and engineering programs.
- Develop procurement intake governance, escalation workflows, and service expectations.
- Coordinate procurement activities across programs and sites.
- Ensure procurement activities remain compliant with applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and internal procurement policies.
- Support transition of recurring production demand into MRP/direct procurement workflows.
- Develop workload planning and resource balancing strategies across program procurement activities.
- Help standardize procurement processes, reporting, and workflow management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives tied to procurement responsiveness and execution.
- Partner with Supplier Relationship Management, Quality, and Engineering to support supplier issue resolution, alternate source development, and program supply continuity.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7–10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain operations, or manufacturing support environments.
- Experience supporting engineering, prototype, NPI, program, or indirect procurement activities within fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement prioritization, responsiveness, and cross-functional stakeholder communication.
- Strong understanding of procurement workflows, purchase request processes, and supplier coordination.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience supporting aerospace, electronics, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing buyers or procurement support teams in high-volume operational environments.
- Familiarity with engineering procurement, prototype sourcing, rapid-turn procurement, and program support workflows.
- Experience partnering closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Operations organizations.
- Experience developing procurement intake workflows, escalation processes, and operational service models.
- APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems such as Acumatica, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Skills Required
- U.S. person eligibility per U.S. government export regulations (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible for required Department of State authorizations)
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7-10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain operations, or manufacturing support environments
- Experience supporting engineering, prototype, NPI, program, or indirect procurement activities in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement prioritization, responsiveness, and cross-functional stakeholder communication
- Strong understanding of procurement workflows, purchase request processes, and supplier coordination
- Experience supporting aerospace, electronics, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience managing buyers or procurement support teams in high-volume operational environments
- Familiarity with engineering procurement, prototype sourcing, rapid-turn procurement, and program support workflows
- Experience developing procurement intake workflows, escalation processes, and service models
- APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications
- Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems such as Acumatica or SAP
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
CesiumAstro Insights
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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