Supply Chain Manager — Confidential YC-Backed Startup Triangle Talent San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $160,000 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Mechanical engineering Fabrication Communication with suppliers Startup experience Mechanical Engineering Practicing in a supply chain operations role Attention to detail 3D printing Vendor relationship management Manufacturing company experience Part sourcing Full Job Description About the Company Our client is a YC S24 startup solving the biggest bottleneck in American manufacturing: connecting hardware companies with the machine shops that build their parts. Their software analyzes designs, matches them to suppliers, and gets physical parts manufactured at scale. Customers include SpaceX, Anduril, and Relativity Space . Demand is outpacing supply — they need someone to expand their supplier network and unlock millions in revenue. The Role As Supply Chain Manager, you'll own the full supplier lifecycle: discovery, qualification, and onboarding of CNC machine shops and additive manufacturing shops across the U.S.

This is a boots-on-the-ground role:

50% outbound sourcing — research, cold outreach, and onboarding new suppliers 50% relationship management — quarterly check-ins, performance tracking, long-term partnerships Your output is the input to the rest of the company. The better the suppliers you onboard, the more contracts the team can win. What You'll Do Identify and qualify machine shops and fabrication shops across the U.S. Conduct outbound outreach to new suppliers (sales-like, but for manufacturing partners) Onboard suppliers and ensure data accuracy in internal systems Maintain relationships with existing suppliers through regular check-ins Ensure supplier certifications and data are up-to-date Work with engineering and operations to understand technical requirements

What We're Looking For Must-Haves:

2-5 years in supplier sourcing or supply chain for a hardware company Experience sourcing, qualifying, and onboarding suppliers Startup or fast-paced environment experience Strong communication — confident speaking with suppliers High attention to detail U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (ITAR)

Nice-to-Haves:

Hardware startup, robotics, or aerospace/defense background Mechanical engineering background or ability to read technical drawings Experience with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, or fabrication

Bonus:

Tesla, SpaceX, Relativity Space, Anduril, Protolabs, or Xometry alumni Mechanical engineers looking to pivot into sourcing Not a

Fit:

Only large corporate experience (Boeing, Lockheed) — can't adapt to startup pace Needs remote — this is 5 days in office Only wants to manage existing suppliers — this is 50% outbound

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

$110,000-$160,000

Relocation:

Up to $10,000 stipend

Equity:

Yes Location:

San Francisco, CA — full-time, in-office Interview Process Intro Call (30 min) Hiring Manager Interview (45 min) Take-Home Challenge Team Vibe Check Why This Role?

Day-one impact:

your work directly unlocks revenue with SpaceX and Anduril Career growth: designed to grow into Head of Supply Chain First supply chain hire — your fingerprint on everything Hot sector: aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Application Question(s): This role requires sourcing and onboarding NEW suppliers (machine shops, fabricators) — roughly 50% of your time will be outbound prospecting. Do you have direct experience finding and qualifying brand new suppliers This role requires U.S. Person status (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder) due to ITAR/federal government restrictions. Can you confirm you meet this requirement? This is a 5-day-per-week, in-office role in San Francisco at a 10-person startup. Priorities change daily, and you'll be expected to hustle. Are you able and excited to work in this environment?

Work Location:

In person