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Loft Orbital Solutions

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Sub-Contracts Manager

San FranciscoOn-siteFull-time

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Sub-Contracts Manager oversees evaluation, negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with Loft’s strategic suppliers, manages contract changes, and monitors performance to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

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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
  • Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
  • Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
  • Relocation assistance when applicable

    • Skills

    Auditable RecordsBuild And Test ProcessesChange ControlConfluenceContract Lifecycle ManagementContract NegotiationElectromechanical Assemblies ProcurementERP Systems (NetSuite)FAR/DFARS FamiliarityGlobal Cross-functional CoordinationJiraQuality RequirementsRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementSubcontract ManagementSupplier Performance Monitoring

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