Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d)

The Mission

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Supply Chain Manager to join our growing team. This role is critical to the setup of our new facility and will lead procurement and logistics efforts locally while supporting the global supply chain strategy in close coordination with the Procurement Manager in Munich. From infrastructure ramp-up to international compliance, your work will directly support the success of our Canadian operations and satellite projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage procurement activities for the Canadian facility ramp-up, including infrastructure, tooling, and office setup.
• Act as the primary supply chain responsible in Canada, collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and procurement counterparts in Munich.
• Manage all cross-border shipping and logistics operations, ensuring full compliance with international trade regulations, including ITAR, CGP, and handling of restricted items, tariffs, and import/export documentation.
• Source and manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and oversee contract execution for both infrastructure and component-level needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services, aligned with technical requirements and project timelines.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, drive cost-effective sourcing strategies, and implement improvements in supply chain efficiency.
• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity and resilience across logistics and procurement activities.

Relevant Skills

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally in aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech industries.
• Strong understanding of international logistics and trade compliance, including ITAR, CGP, customs, tariffs, and shipping of restricted items.
• Hands-on experience supporting facility launches or infrastructure ramp-up is a strong asset.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across time zones and departments.
• Proficiency in supply chain and procurement tools, as well as the MS Office Suite.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German or French is a plus.

Our Benefits

At OroraTech, you can expect a down-to-earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, and open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level.

● You have the opportunity to become part of our firefighting mission from space and deliver the tools to better cope with natural disasters and mitigate climate change - could a job be any cooler?

● You will gain insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models.

● You will get to sign a satellite that launches in a year.

If you apply: We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please always include references of your prior work (for example, your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.