The Exploration Company
Procurement Manager -ECLSS/TCS
Munich, Germany. Posted 19 days ago
The role
The Procurement Manager will take responsibility for all potential and contracted suppliers in the ECLSS/TCS perimeter. You will execute the Source to Contract process and support the Mechanisms engineering team with Make or Buy Strategy.
What you will do
- Take responsibility for all Suppliers in the ECLSS/ TCS 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 Mechanisms engineering team in defining and 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 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
- If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal
About the company
The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity.