Supplier Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Engage in the assessment, negotiation, and finalization of essential sub-contracts with key suppliers in the space segment, launch, and ground and data services.

• Oversee contract modifications and change management throughout the entire contract lifecycle.

• Keep thorough and verifiable records that comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and export control standards.

• Evaluate contracts for relevant technical, quality, and regulatory criteria; alert Engineering and Legal about any discrepancies.

• Track and report subcontractor performance concerning schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate supply chain risks; escalate concerns to the Director of Strategic Suppliers and pertinent stakeholders.

• Cultivate relationships with Program Execution, Engineering, Legal/Contracts, Finance, and vendors.

• Evaluate supplier design maturity during the development process.

• Coordinate deliverables, acceptance milestones, timelines, risk assessments, milestone evaluations, and gate readiness.

• Assist Business Development with supplier contributions for proposals and pricing; play a role in shaping the Approved Vendor List strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, OR equivalent hands-on engineering/technical work experience.

• Over 6 years of demonstrated experience in sub-contract management within spacecraft, aerospace, or complex technical projects.

• Proven experience with the procurement of multi-million dollar contracts.

• Practical experience in contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiating, and executing SoW/MSA or milestone-based contracts.

• Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities; capable of managing multiple active contracts at once.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, international environment.

• High attention to detail and accuracy; comfortable with legal and commercial contract terminology.

• Capability to work independently while keeping internal stakeholders updated.

• Proficient in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity, as we want you to have an active role in our success.

• Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT) and flexible working hours, ensuring you can perform at your best.

• Health and life insurance, as we prioritize your well-being.

• Lunch vouchers.

• Opportunities for cross-office travel between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from diverse experiences.

• Company and team off-sites, along with various events to collaborate and celebrate together.

• Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable.