Subcontracts Manager

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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.

• 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. • 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

• Technical baseline understanding

• Supplier design maturity assessment

• Systems engineering literacy

• Program execution integration (IMS, risk, MR, milestone gates)

• Government/compliance rigor

• Complex aerospace supplier oversight

• Make/buy and strategic supplier selection • 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)

• Technical baseline understanding

• Supplier design maturity assessment

• Systems engineering literacy

• Program execution integration (IMS, risk, MR, milestone gates)

• Government/compliance rigor

• Complex aerospace supplier oversight

• Make/buy and strategic supplier selection • 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