Global Supply Manager, Direct Materials

Astra’s mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services, and one of the industry’s leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, the Astra Spacecraft Engine.How You'll Fulfill Your MissionLead

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 – 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.Why We Value You5+ years of experience in a supply chain role, specifically in the Aerospace, and/or Automotive industriesExperience negotiating supplier pricing, forecasting, and supply agreementsExperience developing “should-cost” estimates and analyzing supplier quotesExcellent interpersonal and written skills with a penchant for detail and high level of integrityAnalytical skills with ability to distill information into action-oriented items to ensure both internal and external requests are fulfilledAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environmentTravel will be required on an as-needed basisBS/MS in Engineering, Business Administration, or other related technical fieldDesired MultipliersMaster's in engineering or supply chain preferredExperience working in start-up environments desiredProcurement experience in medium/low-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments is idealThe pay range for this role is:

$130,000 - $185,000

per yearThe stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range in the

San Francisco Bay Area

and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Astra, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.San Francisco Applicants:

Astra will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records (criminal histories) in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.ITAR Requirements:

This position requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies. All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws. Similarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts.

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