Supplier Program Manager
Wanna join the adventure? At Loft, we deliver innovative spacecraft platforms and satellite missions on schedule and within budget. The Supplier Program Manager role is central to our success, ensuring we meet commitments across the supplier ecosystem, mainly composed of: • Major bus or satellite manufacturers (e.g Airbus) • Optical payload suppliers • Launch providers (e.g Space X) • Ground station SaaS suppliers The SPM prepares and executes complex contracts to implement Loft’s strategy. Dynamic, fast-paced, international environment.
About This Role: Participate to evaluation, negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with Loft's strategic suppliers across space segment, launch, and ground & data services
Manage contract changes (waivers/deviations, addenda, exercised options) and change control throughout the full contract lifecycle
Maintain comprehensive and auditable records compliant with company, contractual, and export control requirements
Review contracts to ensure they reflect applicable technical, quality, and regulatory requirements; flag non-conformances to Engineering and Legal
Monitor and report sub-contractor performance against schedule, cost, and quality targets; feed results into team supplier performance framework (≥90% on-time delivery KPI)
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks; escalate issues whenever appropriate to Director of Strategic suppliers and relevant program stakeholders
Develop strong relationships both internally (Program Execution, Engineering, Legal/Contracts, Finance) and externally (Vendors) to facilitate communication and alignment throughout contract execution
Maintains a working understanding of the technical baseline and actively assesses supplier design maturity throughout development
Coordinate deliverables, acceptance milestones and ensure suppliers are integrated into the program Integrated Master Schedule, risk reviews, MRs, and milestone gate readiness
Support BD with supplier inputs for proposals and pricing; contribute to the long-term Approved Vendor List strategy
Must Haves: 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 — comfortable interfacing with both engineering teams and management team
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
Nice to Haves: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Speaking French
Experience with export control frameworks: ITAR , EAR, French dual-use regulations ( SBDU )
Experience in the aerospace, space, or defense industry
Familiarity with FAR/ DFARS regulations and US Government contracting protocols
Supply Chain or Project Management certification ( ASCM , PMP , or equivalent)
Proficient in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence)
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.