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At Loft, we are dedicated to delivering our innovative hardware products & satellite missions on schedule and within budget. Our company is growing, and the role of Sub-Contracts Manager is crucial to our success across the enterprise. As the primary interface between Loft and its strategic supply base, the Sub-Contracts Manager is a critical position responsible for ensuring we are able to deliver on our commitments.

About this role:

Lead the evaluation, negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with Loft’s strategic suppliers

Manage contract changes (e.g., waivers/deviations, addendums, exercised options) and change control throughout contract lifecycle

Maintain comprehensive and auditable records compliant with company and contractual requirements

Review contracts to ensure they reflect applicable technical, quality and/or regulatory requirements

Monitor and report sub-contractor performance against schedule, cost and quality targets

Identify, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating issues whenever appropriate.

Develop strong relationships both internally and externally to facilitate communication, collaboration and alignment throughout contract execution.

Support sub-contractor growth and development in alignment with Loft’s needs.

Must Haves:

Proven experience (6+ years) in sub-contract management

Experience in a company with a production / test environment

Experience with procurement of electromechanical assemblies and relevant build and test processes

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Ability to work with a global team and communicate effectively

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work autonomously

Proficient working in ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) and with Atlassian products (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Nice to Haves:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Fluent in French and/or Arabic

Experience with purchasing and/or inventory modules in NetSuite

Experience in aerospace industry

Familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations and US Government contracting protocols

Supply Chain or Project Management certification (e.g., ASCM, PMP)

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA

100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks in office

International exposure to our team in France

Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent

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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

Relocation assistance when applicable

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

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