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You'll work closely with our engineering, manufacturing, quality, and global supply chain teams to ensure materials and equipment are available when needed, suppliers meet our expectations, and shipments move efficiently across borders.\nWe're looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a fast-paced technical environment, and can balance day-to-day execution with continuous improvement.\nAbout this Role:\nSupplier Management & Procurement\nLead supplier negotiations, including contracts, long-term agreements, pricing structures, and commercial terms, to achieve the best balance of cost, quality, and delivery performance.\nManage procurement of direct and indirect materials, ensuring timely availability to support production and testing activities.\nDevelop, evaluate, and maintain a reliable and qualified supplier base, ensuring vendors meet Loft's quality, compliance, and operational standards.\nPartner with Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to ensure suppliers are appropriately evaluated, approved, and added to our Approved Vendor List (AVL).\nMonitor supplier performance, identify potential risks, and implement corrective action plans when necessary.\nBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve delivery reliability, responsiveness, and overall value.\nEnsure procurement activities comply with internal policies, applicable regulations, and documentation and traceability requirements.\nInventory & Supply Chain Operations\nOversee inventory management activities, including stock accuracy, safety stock levels, cycle counting, and inventory optimization.\nSupport material planning to meet production and testing schedules while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and operational disruptions.\nMaintain accurate procurement, inventory, and logistics transactions within our ERP system (NetSuite).\nCollaborate with global supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to address material availability challenges and improve workflows.\nContribute to the development and implementation of scalable supply chain processes as Loft continues to grow internationally.\nMust Haves:\n3-5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or a related operational function, with exposure to multiple areas such as purchasing, inventory management, and logistics.\nDemonstrated experience negotiating with suppliers, including pricing, commercial terms, contracts, or long-term purchasing agreements.\nHands-on experience coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, including international logistics and import/export processes\nExperience working in a production, manufacturing, engineering, or testing environment.\nExperience managing supply chain transactions within an ERP system.\nFluent in both French and English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams and suppliers.\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.\nAbility to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of operational challenges.\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills, particularly when working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with operational data.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\nNice to Haves:\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.\nExperience using NetSuite, particularly its purchasing and inventory management modules.\nExperience in the aerospace, space, defense, or other highly regulated technical industries.\nFamiliarity with electronics manufacturing, hardware production, or testing environments.\nKnowledge of international trade compliance, customs procedures, and export-controlled materials.\nExperience supporting supply chain activities across multiple countries or locations.\nASCM/APICS certification or equivalent supply chain training.\nExperience implementing process improvements or developing supply chain procedures in a growing organization.\nSome of Our Awesome Benefits:\nEquity, we want you to have an active role in our success\n Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours, we want you to be at your best\nHealth and life insurance, we care about your health\nLunch Vouchers, because let’s be honest, we love food! 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