At CONSTELLATION TECHNOLOGIES & OPERATIONS we believe that everyone on Earth should have access to internet connectivity and we are on a mission to empower telecom operators to deliver high-performance, affordable, sustainable internet from space to their clients where terrestrial networks are not available.

We will launch our first mission in 2025. This Early Test is dedicated to validating the core technology that will enable broadband internet transmission from space. The Early Test will pave the way for our next major milestone: an in-orbit demonstration in 2027, where two complete satellites will be deployed to further validate the system end-to-end. The following step will be to deploy our full constellation of disruptive satellites, enabling telecom operators to provide seamless connectivity worldwide.

Our project is rapidly ramping up, and we are looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who share our vision.

CONSTELLATION was created in 2022 and has offices in Toulouse and Paris. We offer exceptional learning and career development opportunities, as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

CONSTELLATION is looking for a Supply Chain Operations Manager to join the team in our Toulouse office, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

As Supply Chain Operations Manager you will manage a portfolio of suppliers, working closely with them to ensure that our ambitious development projects are delivered on time, on quality and on cost.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Be responsible for the operational phase (post contract signature) of the supply project, building operational relationships with suppliers to ensure that we have visibility of their progress to secure on time, on quality and on cost delivery, according to programme needs.
• Act as the main point of contact for the suppliers, coordinating the interactions with CONSTELLATION’s engineering teams, programme managers and procurement teams as required.

• Support the negotiation of contracts, in collaboration with the procurement, programme management and engineering teams.

• Lead change control management.
• Define and maintain reports and KPIs to track supplier performance.

• Support the sourcing and selection of suppliers, in close collaboration with CONSTELLATION’s engineering teams, programme managers, procurement and industrialisation teams.

• Participate in the company industrialisation efforts, supporting the Head of Industrialisation to identify suppliers capable of producing on mass for the constellation and preparing them for this phase.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of the company supply chain standards, process and tools.
• Some travel will be required, mainly in France and Europe.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum master’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related discipline, with at least 6 years’ experience in the space, aeronautical or automotive industry
• Experience in a start-up environment is a strong advantage
• Experience with products with a high level of development complexity is an advantage
• Experience in operational change management and/or quality is an advantage

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English

• Ability to monitor and challenge supplier decisions
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills such as adaptability, proactivity and autonomy

People come in different shapes and sizes and it is difficult to write a job description for someone we have not yet met. Therefore if you are not sure that you meet all the criteria, or if you think that you may have something different to offer, we still want to hear from you.

Département

Operations

Locations

Toulouse