Global Supply Manager
Direct Materials
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Astra

201-500 employees

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™.
Food & Agriculture

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
Entry
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CategoriesNew
Business Research
Project Management
Strategy Development
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 \
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  • 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.