Sub-Contracts Manager

Wanna join the adventure? 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
• 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

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)
• 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

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