Senior Category Manager
The Aerospace CorporationCalifornia, United States
Posted April 16, 2026
120300 - 180400 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Aerospace Corporation is a leading architect for the nation’s space programs, advancing capabilities that outpace threats to the country’s national security while nurturing innovative technologies to further a new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace’s national workforce of more than 4,600 employees provides objective technical expertise and thought leadership to solve the hardest problems in space and assure mission success for space systems and space vehicles. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Since 1960, our highly skilled technical people have focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our insight and involvement spanning all facets of space systems has significantly reduced the risk of launch failure and increased both satellite endurance and performance.
Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Category Manager to lead procurement activities for critical indirect categories, develop and execute category strategies, and build strong cross-functional partnerships to deliver value across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management
- Proven experience managing R&D, MRO, Prototyping, and/or Calibration categories
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment
