Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.
In your capacity as a Procurement Manager, you will report directly to the Procurement Team Lead Physical Design, day to day your duties will include:Taking responsibility for all Suppliers (potential and contracted) in the Thermal Control System / ECLSS perimeterExecuting and contributing to the evolution of the Source to Contract process in this perimeter, including:ScoutingBid phase (Rfx)Down selectionContract negotiation and awardContract executionEnd to end responsibility for the supervision of suppliers (before and after contract signature)Supporting the Thermal Control System / ECLSS engineering team in defining and (where necessary) modifying the Make or Buy Strategy for their perimeterContinuously collaborating with and challenging your suppliers to meet challenging cost and schedule targets (EAC)Conduct Risk and Opportunity management and ensure proper mitigation actions are put in placeEnsure that databases are up to date and accurate (ERP-ODOO, Internal contract status file and any ad-hoc file upon demand)Reporting on a regular basis to your managerWhat we would love to see from youQualifications / BackgroundMaster'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 with related to a technical product (Sales / bid management and Procurement / commodity management both qualify)Proven track record of working in a complex technical environment where new technologies are developedAny legal expertise with a focus on EU commercial law would be a big plusSkills and BehavioursAbility to communicate efficiently and effectively with colleagues from technical disciplines / functionsManage a high workload autonomously by prioritising urgent items and informing stakeholders proactively when something is late or at riskDriven to sign and execute.