Astranis
Supply Chain Manager - Payload/GNC/Electro-mechanical
$110K–$165K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- Minimum of 3+ years in software procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or related supply chain disciplines.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or comparable experience).
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status required.
About the job
Leads strategic procurement and supplier relationships for flight hardware across payload, antenna, mechanical, and GNC assemblies, from sourcing through contracts and post-launch support.
What you'll do
- Manage end-to-end procurement, including supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracts, purchase orders, deliverables, and post-launch support.
- Develop sourcing strategies and long-term vendor relationships, balancing cost, lead time, technical performance, and business needs.
- Coordinate procurement with design, engineering, finance, program management, and production teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or comparable experience.
- Experience negotiating high-value hardware contracts.
- Excellent communication skills and a track record managing strategic external relationships.
- Strong experience with cross-functional engineering teams and executive-level reporting.
Nice to have
- Background in Aerospace, Engineering, or New Technology.
- Experience in New Production Introduction (NPI) or Technical Program Management.
Pay
$110,000 — $165,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
RFI, RFP, RFQ, NDAs, Statements of Work (SOWs), Supply Agreements, Master Purchase Agreements
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