Procurement Lead

Wanna join the adventure?

Satellite & flight hardware production at Loft Orbital is scaling rapidly, and we are seeking a Procurement Lead to join our team to take on a critical role in sourcing and procuring materials and equipment across Loft’s engineering teams. Your expertise in sourcing and procurement will play a vital role in ensuring that we have the materials, parts and equipment we need to meet our production & launch goals. We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can work well in a fast-paced, international, deadline-driven environment.

Loft is in a period of dynamic growth & this person will initially be a swiss-army-knife, filling some operational gaps that we will eventually hire people for in the future.

About this role::
• Source and purchase materials and equipment for hardware products & programs

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices and delivery terms

• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers

• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure timely delivery of materials

• Ensure that all purchases comply with company policies and procedures

• Collaborate with internal teams to understand their material and equipment requirements

• Track and report on purchasing activity and spend

• Participate in the development and implementation of procurement strategies

• Coordinate logistics and transportation for deliveries

• Manage and resolve any issues or conflicts with suppliers

• Prepare and analyze purchase orders, contracts, and agreements

• Work with internal teams to ensure compliance with quality standards

• Act as the primary point of contact for all purchasing related matters

• Continuously improve and streamline purchasing processes

Must Haves::
• 5-10 years of experience in procurement in a high tech, hardware focused industry

• Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing principles

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and procurement software

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. supply chain management, business administration)

Nice to Haves::
• Experience in international purchasing

• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

• Professional certification in procurement (e.g. CPSM, CPSP)

Some of Our Awesome 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

• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent

• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support

• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

• Relocation assistance when applicable

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.