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Supplier Program Manager

Loft Orbital Solutions

Job Location:

Golden, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 130000 - 170000

Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Lofts strategy.

Dynamic fast-paced international environment.

About This Role:

Participate to evaluation negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with Lofts 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:

Bachelors 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 managementin 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:

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
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

$130000 - $170000 a year

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $130000- $170000 per year. This is determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we cantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.

*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 arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont 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 Lofts 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.

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