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Procurement Manager -ECLSS/TCS
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
3+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
22h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing all suppliers within the Mechanisms perimeter, executing the Source to Contract process, and ensuring contract negotiation, award, and execution. This role involves continuous collaboration with suppliers to meet cost and schedule targets, risk management, and maintaining accurate databases.
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 Mechanisms perimeter
Executing and contributing to the evolution of the Source to Contract process in this perimeter, including:
Scouting
Bid phase (Rfx)
Down selection
Contract negotiation and award
Contract execution
End to end responsibility for the supervision of suppliers (before and after contract signature)
Supporting the Mechanisms engineering team in defining and (where necessary) modifying the Make or Buy Strategy for their perimeter
Continuously 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 place
Ensure 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 manager
What we would love to see from you
Qualifications / Background
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 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 developed
Any legal expertise with a focus on EU commercial law would be a big plus
Skills and Behaviours
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with colleagues from technical disciplines / functions
Manage a high workload autonomously by prioritising urgent items and informing stakeholders proactively when something is late or at risk
Driven to sign and execute contracts, focusing on the key deliverables
Why you should join us!
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
Updated 22h ago
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3+ years
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Company
The Exploration Company
Team size
Growing team
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.
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Procurement Manager -ECLSS/TCS
Munich, Bavaria, Germany • Full Time