Procurement Group Manager - Astranis Products
A16Z GAMES · San Francisco, CA · 2 days ago
Supply Chain$150k–$195k/yrFull-time
New Procurement Group Manager - Astranis Products San Francisco, CA Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Procurement Group Manager - Astranis Products The Group Manager, Astranis Products will lead procurement activities for Astranis designed hardware manufactured through contract manufacturers and external production partners. This individual will oversee supplier execution for high-volume, production-critical components including machined parts, electronics, and assemblies. The Group Manager will partner closely with Production, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure suppliers consistently deliver high-quality materials on schedule. The ideal candidate is experienced in fast-paced manufacturing environments and excels at driving supplier performance, resolving production challenges, and building strong operational partnerships. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished leader who has expertise in the Purchasing discipline as well as other business functions in a manufacturing environment. This person should possess a minimum of 5 years of purchasing/supply chain experience with at least 2 years at the management level. This individual must demonstrate well-rounded business acumen, the ability to develop people and not be afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. Role Develop, document, and execute sourcing strategies that utilize negotiation and purchasing techniques ensuring the very best quality, cost, delivery, and service.Manage supplier relations and supply agreement compliance while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.Oversees cradle-to-grave process from intent to purchase, new supplier on-boarding, performance, and supplier exit. Tracks supplier performance using dashboards for quality, delivery, service and cost.Deliver aggressive cost reduction objectives, partnering closely with production, engineering, quality, and program managementContinuously analyze market and delivery conditions to ensure present and future material availability.Work with Production, Supplier Quality and Engineering to develop product specifications and source new components.Identify and evaluate new/increased sources of supply that support plant expansions, new products, and sustainability objectives. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or Chemistry and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability.Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Engineering preferred.Expertise in world class procurement operations and how to get there. Capable of driving change while maintaining positive internal relations.Strong knowledge of generally accepted purchasing and accounting practices, contract negotiation, related laws and regulations.Supplier scorecard techniques that drive supplier management.Excellent leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and execution. Creative, calculated risk taker.Track record of project leadership including partnership/teambuilding with interdependent functions in Operations, Engineering, Quality, Styling and Finance. What We Offer All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Base Salary $150,000 - $195,000 USD U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. 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