Supplier Program Manager

Loft Orbital

. Participate in evaluation, negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with strategic suppliers across space segment, launch, and ground and data services .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sub-contract management, including negotiation, execution, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to manage complex contracts and supplier relationships in aerospace and technical programs while ensuring performance against quality and cost targets.

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Sub-Contract ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementSupply Chain Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationStatement of Work (SoW)Master Service Agreement (MSA)Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTechnical Program ManagementRegulatory CompliancePerformance MonitoringSupplier Design Assessment

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAutonomous WorkRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSpace SegmentGround ServicesData ServicesExport ControlQuality TargetsContractual RequirementsInternational EnvironmentVendor ManagementBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in evaluation, negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with strategic suppliers across space segment, launch, and ground and data services
Manage contract changes and change control throughout the full contract lifecycle
Maintain comprehensive and auditable records compliant with company, contractual, and export control requirements
Review contracts for applicable technical, quality, and regulatory requirements; flag non-conformances to Engineering and Legal
Monitor and report subcontractor performance against schedule, cost, and quality targets
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks; escalate issues to the Director of Strategic Suppliers and relevant stakeholders
Develop relationships with Program Execution, Engineering, Legal/Contracts, Finance, and vendors
Assess supplier design maturity throughout development
Coordinate deliverables, acceptance milestones, schedules, risk reviews, milestone reviews, and gate readiness
Support Business Development with supplier inputs for proposals and pricing; contribute to the Approved Vendor List strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field, OR demonstrated hands-on engineering/technical work experience
6+ years of proven experience in sub-contract management in spacecraft, aerospace, or complex technical programs
Experience with procurement of multi millions contracts
Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management: drafting, negotiating, executing SoW/MSA or milestone-based contracts
Excellent organizational and analytical skills; able to track multiple active contracts simultaneously
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, international environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; comfort with legal and commercial contract language
Ability to work autonomously while keeping internal stakeholders informed
Fluent in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity, we want you to have an active role in our success
Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours, we want you to be at your best
Health and life insurance, we care about your health
Lunch Vouchers
Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from our differences
Company and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate together
Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable