Canopy Technologies · 2 months ago
Procurement and Supply Chain Lead
Riverside, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expCanopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures specialized materials for the space and defense markets. They are seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Lead to develop and manage sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and supplier quality processes to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while ensuring compliance with various regulations.
Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and execute sourcing strategies for key material categories (composites, thermal protection systems, avionics, machined components, tooling, logistics)
Develop and manage supplier relationships—emphasizing quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness
Lead contract negotiations and vendor selection in coordination with Contracts, Engineering, and Operations
Manage RFQs, bids, cost analysis, and supplier scorecards. Track total cost of ownership and lifecycle cost savings
Implement supplier segmentation and dual-sourcing strategies to ensure resilience and continuity
Align sourcing decisions with make/buy analysis and capacity planning
Own end-to-end materials flow—planning, purchasing, inventory, logistics, and fulfillment—for production and R&D programs
Establish KPIs for on-time delivery, lead-time reduction, and supplier performance. Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights
Collaborate cross-functionally to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and mitigate supply risks
Oversee logistics and export compliance (customs documentation, freight forwarders, HTS codes)
Implement scalable ERP/MRP processes and ensure accurate configuration, traceability, and lot control
Support readiness for DCMA CPSR, AS9100, and customer audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master's or professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP) preferred
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain or procurement, including 3+ years in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
Deep understanding of standard commercial and government procurement regulations
Proven success implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and optimizing cost and delivery
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, supplier portals, and performance dashboards
Strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills; ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work extended hours/weekends to meet critical deadlines; travel to other Canopy sites and customer locations as needed
Proficiency with standard business software and collaboration tools; strong cross-functional communication skills
To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
Experience in Aviation, Aerospace & Defense sector preferred but not essential
Prior experience supporting NASA, DoD, or Tier 1 aerospace / defense primes
Background in materials management for composites, high-temperature ceramics, or metallics
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Exposure to supply-chain digitization tools (AI-assisted planning, blockchain traceability, or advanced analytics)
Understanding of export compliance (ITAR/EAR, ECCN classification)
Benefits
Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance.
Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Discretionary bonuses
Company
Canopy Technologies
At Canopy A&D, our Research & Innovation Center of Excellence is the catalyst of our enterprise, empowering breakthroughs in thermal protection systems (TPS), signal reduction technologies, and advanced materials.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2024-08-31Debt Financing· $1.7M
2022-04-09Seed
2021-01-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Matt Shieh
CEO/Co-Founder
John M. Howard
CTO/Cofounder
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