Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist (Space)

Your responsibilities

• Support the preparation, implementation & execution of supplier & subcontractor contracts.
• Support the acquisition process of critical items and services (typically delivery of entire subsystems) in accordance with product strategy (until contract signature or the issuance of the Purchase Order.
• Promote & enforce fair competition during supplier tender evaluation (RFI, RFP & RFQ).
• Contribute to company strategy for product categories.
• Anticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovation in the market in terms of supply chain optimization.
• Provide assistance in evaluation, selection & negotiation process and Tender Evaluation Board.
• Monitor global markets, including key players, suppliers, economic evolutions, innovations and technology relevant to the space industry, in order to propose adequate & competitive solutions.
• Support organization of competitions, assessments and selections of best suppliers for assigned category, in close collaboration with Supply Chain & Contract Manager and regular feedback loops.
• Enforce the conformity of procurement contracts with relevant international/national laws, company regulations and customers' requirements (e.g. adherance to ECSS, AQAP, export control rules, etc.).
• Provide feedback to Supply Chain & Contracts manager, contributing to the handover of the contract to Project Manager.
• Support application of claim management in coordination with Supply Chain & Contracts Manager.
• Provide competitive solutions for our products/projects based on the implementation of different suppliers/methods/technologies.
• During the execution phase of the project, ensure the maintenance of the contract.
• Contribute to Supplier Performance Assessment.
• Collect all data and documentation related to issues of national and international regulations, including Export Control, Health Safety & Environment, REACH and Polish law.
• Coordinate supplier activities according to Statement of Work (SOW).
• Anticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovations in the market.
• Assist the procurement contribution to product tree for the assigned commodity providing a benchmark on current solutions including company internal products.
• Support Product Cost Down efforts & Co-Development activities with suppliers.

Our requirements

• Master in technical or commercial background (Engineering, Business).
• 3+ years of experience in global procurement environment
• Excellent relationship skills with project teams and with the various company structures.
• Fluent English (at least C1).
• Experience in contract management.
• Experience with ECSS standards.
• Experience in the space industry in procurement role (subsystem level).
• Open minded and proactive.
• Curious with the willingness to improve / develop.
• Technical and commercial background gained in the companies or general knowledge in materials and processes.
• Strong predisposition to teamwork.
• Availability for short-term trips (2/3 days max).
• Organizational, priority management and progress control skills.
• Perseverance in achieving and maintaining the commitments made.
• Ability to manage changes in the context, tasks and workloads.
• Knowledge of the main regulations and certifications applicable in the space sector and special processes.
• Experience in evaluating offers / proposals and KPI.
• Supplier management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office application systems.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge space projects and contribute to Poland’s growing space sector.
• A dynamic, innovative work environment with leading experts in the field.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours.
• A chance to shape the future of Creotech’s satellite missions and ground segment capabilities.

We are seeking a Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist to provide procurement expertise for ongoing & future Creotech’s space projects. This role will focus on ensuring effective preparation & execution of procurement contracts for each mission’s critical equipment & hard-to-procure items for space & ground segment product categories.