Launch Services Contracts Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; hybrid work with a minimum of three days per week in the office

Company

hirify.global is a space-to-cloud analytics company operating a multi-purpose satellite constellation, global ground station network, and real-time data infrastructure.

What you will do

• Own the global launch services sourcing strategy for CubeSat and small satellite missions.
• Benchmark launch providers, pricing, capacity, reliability, cadence, and total cost of ownership.
• Source, qualify, onboard, and manage launch providers and integration partners.
• Design launch services, rideshare, aggregator, multi-launch, block-buy, and integration contract frameworks.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment milestones, capacity, schedules, liability, remedies, and termination protections.
• Manage supplier KPIs, SLAs, business reviews, corrective actions, contract governance, and category improvement.

Requirements

• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or commercial contracts in a technically demanding environment.
• Direct launch-market experience or senior commercial/procurement experience in the space, satellite, or launch sector.
• Strong experience leading high-value negotiations and shaping complex commercial agreements.
• Experience owning a strategic category end-to-end, including strategy, supplier selection, and long-term agreement management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, influencing, stakeholder-management, and senior-level communication skills.
• Experience working with engineering and programme teams on technically complex products and services.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of launch services agreements, rideshare and aggregator models, and launch integration.
• Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, UK/EU dual-use controls, and trade compliance.
• Experience with launch insurance, liability allocation, and cross-waiver arrangements.
• Experience with ERP and contract lifecycle management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with at least three office days per week in Glasgow.
• Launch attendance and the Name Your Satellite Program.
• Generous time off, family leave, and employee assistance support.
• Education assistance, fitness reimbursement, and healthy snacks and beverages in offices.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program and employee referral program.
• Access to US export-controlled software or technology may be required; Spire will arrange necessary licenses.