ThrustMe is a fast-growing deep-tech industrial company, driven by innovation and sustainability. As a pioneer in advanced in-orbit propulsion solutions for satellites, we became the first in the world to demonstrate an iodine-fuelled electric propulsion system in space. Today we are leading the industrial space era, delivering systems at scale to clients worldwide. With more than 200 systems launched and a new product line coming to market, we are scaling rapidly and strengthening our global presence.
We are now looking for a Procurement and Supply Chain Lead to establish and lead this function at ThrustMe. As Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you will ensure the availability of materials, components and services required to support ThrustMe's growth and production objectives. You will manage supplier relationships, procurement activities and material planning while contributing to the continuous improvement of our supply chain processes.
Working closely with Innovation, Engineering, Production, Quality and Finance teams, you will play a key role in securing our industrial operations and supporting our scale-up ambitions.
Your responsibilities
Manage sourcing activities, supplier selection, negotiations and procurement activities for production and engineering needs.
Purchase and secure critical industrial items such as electronic boards, harnesses, mechanical parts, equipment, tooling and outsourced manufacturing services.
Build and develop strong supplier partnerships and proactively manage supplier performance, risks and capacity constraints.
Ensure material availability by managing purchase orders, delivery schedules and supply priorities.
Anticipate shortages, long-lead items and supplier bottlenecks, and propose mitigation plans to protect production.
Work closely with Innovation, Engineering, Production and Quality teams to support planning and resolve supply issues.
Improve procurement and supply chain processes, maintain ERP data integrity and monitor key performance indicators.
Contribute to make-or-buy decisions, supplier qualification and cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
Your profile
Strong experience in procurement, supply chain or industrial sourcing
Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proven experience purchasing electronic components/materials, technical equipment or industrial components.
Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
Good understanding of production constraints and supply chain challenges
Good understanding of components procurement constraints: lead times, obsolescence, quality requirements, supplier qualification and traceability.
Experience in space, aerospace, automotive, electronics or another demanding industrial sector would be a strong plus.
Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems
Organized, proactive and solution-oriented
Fluent in both French and English
What we offer
Take ownership of a critical function in a fast-growing space company
Work on innovative technologies with real impact
Build and structure a key function at the interface between engineering, production, quality and suppliers.
Join a collaborative and ambitious team shaping the future of space
Skills Required
- Strong experience in procurement, supply chain or industrial sourcing
- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Proven experience purchasing electronic components, technical equipment or industrial components
- Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
- Good understanding of production constraints and supply chain challenges
- Understanding of procurement constraints: lead times, obsolescence, quality, supplier qualification and traceability
- Experience in space, aerospace, automotive, electronics or other demanding industrial sector
- Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems
- Organized, proactive and solution-oriented
- Fluent in both French and English
What We Do
ThrustMe is a French deep-tech space company that develops integrated, miniaturized propulsion systems for small satellites and satellite constellations. Its portfolio provides in-orbit mobility solutions, including iodine-fueled electric propulsion, and addresses emerging challenges from the growth of satellite networks. The company supplies systems to major constellation operators and is expanding manufacturing capacity through an industrial production line near Paris, France.
