Supplier Program Manager

Toulouse, OccitanieSatellite Program Management – Strategic Suppliers /Full time /On-siteWanna 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 suppliersThe 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 servicesManage contract changes (waivers/deviations, addenda, exercised options) and change control throughout the full contract lifecycleMaintain comprehensive and auditable records compliant with company, contractual, and export control requirementsReview contracts to ensure they reflect applicable technical, quality, and regulatory requirements; flag non-conformances to Engineering and LegalMonitor 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 stakeholdersDevelop strong relationships both internally (Program Execution, Engineering, Legal/Contracts, Finance) and externally (Vendors) to facilitate communication and alignment throughout contract executionMaintains a working understanding of the technical baseline and actively assesses supplier design maturity throughout developmentCoordinate 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 strategyMust Haves: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 programsExperience with procurement of multi millions contractsHands-on experience with contract lifecycle management: drafting, negotiating, executing SoW/MSA or milestone-based contractsExcellent organizational and analytical skills; able to track multiple active contracts simultaneouslyStrong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills — comfortable interfacing with both engineering teams and management teamAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, international environmentStrong attention to detail and accuracy; comfort with legal and commercial contract languageAbility to work autonomously while keeping internal stakeholders informedFluent in EnglishNice to Haves:Speaking FrenchExperience with export control frameworks: ITAR, EAR, French dual-use regulations (SBDU)Experience in the aerospace, space, or defense industryFamiliarity with FAR/DFARS regulations and US Government contracting protocolsSupply 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:Equity, we want you to have an active role in our successUp to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours, we want you to be at your bestHealth and life insurance, we care about your healthLunch Vouchers, because let’s be honest, we love food! (we even have a slack channel about it #loft-gourmand)Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from our differencesCompany and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate togetherRelocation assistance to Toulouse 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 AreLoft: 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.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.