Sub-Contracts Manager
About the 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Able to work with a global team and communicate effectively
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work autonomously
- Proficient working in ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) and with Atlassian products (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
- Able 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
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
- Relocation assistance when applicable
- State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $130,000- $160,000 per year.
Pay
$130,000 - $160,000 per year
Schedule
Full-time