Procurement Manager -Thermal Protection

The role

The Procurement Manager takes responsibility for all potential and contracted suppliers in the Thermal protection perimeter. You will execute the Source to Contract process and support the Thermal Control System / ECLSS engineering team with Make or Buy Strategy.

What you will do

• Take responsibility for all Suppliers in the Thermal protection perimeter
• Execute and contribute to the evolution of the Source to Contract process
• Perform scouting, bid phase, down selection, contract negotiation, award, and execution
• Supervise suppliers before and after contract signature
• Support the Thermal Control System / ECLSS engineering team in defining or modifying the Make or Buy Strategy
• Collaborate with and challenge suppliers to meet cost and schedule targets
• Conduct Risk and Opportunity management and ensure mitigation actions
• Ensure databases like ERP-ODOO and internal contract status files are up to date
• Report on a regular basis to your manager

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering or Business Law (or Bachelor's degree + equivalent work experience)
• At least 3 years' work experience in a role working with complex contracts related to a technical product
• Proven track record of working in a complex technical environment where new technologies are developed
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with colleagues from technical disciplines / functions
• Manage a high workload autonomously by prioritising urgent items
• Driven to sign and execute contracts, focusing on the key deliverables
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• Any legal expertise with a focus on EU commercial law
• German, French, Italian or Spanish

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• Visa sponsorship where applicable

About the company

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