Launch Services Contracts Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany; 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 large 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.
• Analyze launch provider markets, pricing, capacity, reliability, cadence, and total cost of ownership.
• Source, qualify, and onboard launch providers and integration partners through RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.
• Design and negotiate launch services, rideshare, aggregator, multi-launch, block-buy, and integration contracts.
• Manage supplier KPIs, SLAs, business reviews, corrective actions, and contractual remedies.
• Coordinate commercial readiness with technical, engineering, manufacturing, mission operations, legal, finance, and compliance teams.

Requirements

• Significant procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or commercial contracts experience in a complex technical environment.
• Direct launch market experience or senior commercial/procurement experience in the space, satellite, or launch sector.
• Proven 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.
• Working knowledge of export control and trade compliance requirements, including ITAR, EAR, UK export licensing, and technology transfer controls.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with launch services agreements, rideshare and aggregator models, and launch integration.
• Experience with launch insurance, liability allocation, and cross-waiver arrangements.
• Experience with ERP and contract lifecycle management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with regular office presence in Munich.
• Generous time off and family leave policies.
• Education assistance, employee assistance, and fitness reimbursement programs.
• Employee stock purchase and referral programs.
• Launch attendance opportunities, satellite naming program, and office refreshments.