Capital Equipment Commodity Manager

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

As Capital Equipment Commodity Manager at True Anomaly, you will own the strategy, sourcing, and supplier relationships for the capital equipment and tooling that power our manufacturing and test operations. You will manage high-value, long-lead acquisitions — from CNC machines and cleanroom equipment to test infrastructure and facility buildouts — working closely with engineering, facilities, and finance to get the right equipment in place on time and on budget. This role requires someone who understands both the technical requirements of complex capital equipment and the commercial rigor needed to negotiate and manage major vendor contracts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the commodity strategy for capital equipment spend across True Anomaly's manufacturing, test, and facilities operations

Lead sourcing events for high-value equipment acquisitions — defining requirements, issuing RFPs, evaluating proposals on technical and commercial merit, and recommending award decisions

Build and maintain a qualified supplier base for capital equipment categories including precision manufacturing equipment, test and measurement systems, cleanroom and environmental infrastructure, and facility-related capital

Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, leverage preferred suppliers, and drive total cost of ownership reductions across the capital portfolio

Serve as the primary commercial owner of capital equipment supplier relationships — from initial sourcing through delivery, installation, acceptance testing, and warranty period

Negotiate capital equipment contracts, including pricing, payment milestones, delivery schedules, acceptance criteria, warranty terms, and spare parts agreements

Manage supplier performance against contractual commitments, escalating and resolving issues related to schedule slippage, technical non-conformance, or cost overruns

Coordinate with legal on contract structure and terms for major capital acquisitions

Partner with engineering and facilities teams during equipment specification and selection to ensure sourcing strategy is aligned with technical requirements and program timelines

Manage long-lead equipment procurement planning, flagging risks to schedule early and developing mitigation plans when lead times threaten program milestones

Track capital equipment orders from PO issuance through delivery, installation, and acceptance — keeping stakeholders informed and issues resolved

Ensure capital equipment procurement activities comply with FAR, DFARS, and ITAR requirements where applicable

QUALIFICATIONS

5–8 years of procurement or commodity management experience, with direct ownership of capital equipment or CapEx sourcing

Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-value sourcing events and negotiate capital equipment contracts with favorable commercial outcomes

Experience managing long-lead procurement in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial environment

Strong understanding of capital equipment categories — familiarity with precision manufacturing, test and measurement, or facilities infrastructure a plus

Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and equipment requirements in order to engage credibly with engineering stakeholders and suppliers

Skilled negotiator with experience structuring milestone-based payment terms, warranties, and acceptance criteria

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple high-value acquisitions simultaneously across different program timelines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing environments

Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and ITAR compliance requirements as they apply to capital procurement

Background working in a startup or scaling manufacturing environment where capital equipment decisions have direct program impact

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $105,000-$160,000

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach.

Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.

Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below . #LI-Onsite

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.