Global Supply Manager
Direct Materials
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Satellite delivery & rocket launch services
Company Overview
Astra’s mission is to Improve Life on Earth from Space® by creating a healthier and more connected plane. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services of any operational launch provider in the world, and one of the industry’s first flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, Astra Spacecraft Engine™.
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Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$578.4M
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Alameda, California
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↓ -3%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↓ -3%Locations
Alameda, CA, USA • Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Experience Level
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Business & Strategy
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a supply chain role, specifically in the Space, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, and/or Automotive industries
- Experience negotiating supplier pricing, forecasting, and supply agreements
- Experience developing \
- should-cost\
- estimates and analyzing supplier quotes
- BS/MS in Engineering, Business Administration, or other related technical field
- Excellent interpersonal and written skills with a penchant for detail and high level of integrity
- Analytical skills to ensure both internal and external requests are fulfilled
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Travel will be required on an as-needed basis
Responsibilities
- Lead the direct materials sourcing strategy for critical components.
- Establish key relationships with strategic suppliers, gaining a deep understanding of their growth plans.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts from RFP through contract term, and provide justification of award to executive leadership.
- Perform quantitative analysis, including total cost of ownership assessments, to identify financial impacts of decisions and performance across the categories managed.
- Develop and manage key procurement and supply chain metrics \\u2013 cost, delivery, quality performance and risk management.
- Influence internal and external capacity expansion decisions that will support our growth trajectory.
- Execute tasks efficiently while emphasizing attention to detail. Maintain flexibility throughout the day in order to align with changing priorities.
- Communicate status of tasks with the team frequently in order to highlight blockers or issues affecting scheduled delivery dates.