Supply Chain Manager - Payload/GNC/Electro-mechanical
Lead procurement and vendor management for complex flight hardware in a growing satellite communications company.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Supply Chain Manager for Payload/GNC/Electro-mechanical at Astranis oversees the procurement process for critical flight hardware, managing everything from vendor evaluation to contract execution and post-launch support. This role requires expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management, particularly for complex electro-mechanical products, and involves negotiating high-value contracts. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of relevant experience and a background in engineering or supply chain management, with a strong focus on detail and cross-functional collaboration. Astranis, a rapidly growing company in the aerospace sector, emphasizes building long-term partnerships
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 5, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page November 8, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$171,120).
- Starts above 29% of 191 comparable mid management roles in United States we track (median $122,000 across 99 companies).
- supply chain appears in 0.6% of 511 comparable mid management roles in United States; Vendor Management appears in 0.2% of 511 comparable mid management roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Supply Chain Manager - Payload/GNC/Electro-mechanical role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $110,000–$165,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Supply Chain Manager - Payload/GNC/Electro-mechanical role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astranis is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Contracts, Electro-mechanical, Negotiation, Vendor Management, supply chain.
- Does Astranis sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Supply Chain Manager - Payload/GNC/Electro-mechanical role at Astranis.
From the original posting
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.
The Supply Chain Manager for Payload/GNC/Electro-mechanical is responsible for leading the company's various flight hardware procurements, developing strategic supplier relationships, and implementing efficient sourcing strategies that optimize cost, lead time, and operational performance across the organization.
Role
- Manages all stages of procurement for strategic flight hardware. Owning the entire lifecycle process from vendor evaluation, contract execution to deliverables and post-launch support.
- Commodity Management: Oversees sourcing strategy for our most complex electro-mechanical products across payload, antenna, mechanical and guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) assemblies.
- Contracts: Lead commercial negotiations and finalize vendor contracts. Own end-to-end RFI, RFP, and RFQ process for strategic hardware purchases, ensuring commercial terms are negotiated and appropriately documented.
- Lead negotiations for NDAs, Statements of Work (SOWs), Supply Agreements and Master Purchase Agreements and other commercial contracts before business is initiated.
- Vendor Relations: Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that achieve business objectives while building strong, long-term partnerships with strategic vendors.
- Purchasing: Place purchase orders for medium to high value components.
- Evaluate suppliers based on commercial and technical performance that balance business requirements, cost, and long-term value.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, finance, program management and production.
- Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~15-20% of the time).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or comparable experience).
- Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in software procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or related supply chain disciplines.
- Experience negotiating high-value hardware contracts.
- Excellent communication skills and track record of managing strategic external relationships
- Strong experience working with cross-functional engineering teams as well as reporting to executive presence
- Incredibly detail-oriented—the type of person who thrives on managing multiple contracts and vendor relationships while maintaining exceptional organization.
Bonus
- Background in Aerospace, Engineering or New Technology
- Experience in New Production Introduction (NPI) or Technical Program Management
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
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