Procurement Group Manager - Astranis Products
Core
Lead procurement activities for high-volume, production-critical components (machined parts, electronics, assemblies) for advanced satellite hardware manufactured by external partners.
Role type
Senior Procurement Group Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Satellite hardware components for high-orbit communication satellites
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (incorrect mapping, corrected below)
Deliverable
production hardware components
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, cost reduction, market analysis, supplier onboarding/exit, stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering, change management, creative risk-taking
Technologies
Supplier scorecard tools, dashboards for quality/delivery/service/cost tracking
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies; manage supplier relations and agreement compliance; oversee cradle-to-grave procurement process; deliver cost reduction objectives; analyze market conditions for material availability; develop product specifications with engineering; identify new sources of supply for plant expansion.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
