Octapharma
Group Lead Expert - Category Management(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
Wien
from 4,686.11 / month
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Developing procurement strategy for satellite and launch vehicle components. 5-8+ years in aerospace procurement and negotiation skills required. Flexible work hours, company car for private use.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
- 5–8+ years of experience in procurement, ideally in aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries
- Strong knowledge of direct procurement processes, supplier management, and negotiation
- Familiarity with space systems, components, and industrial supply chains
- Proven ability to develop strategies and execute complex procurement activities
- Supplier relationship and performance management expertise
- Knowledge of Export Control regulations and compliance requirements
- Fluent in English
- Experience in long-cycle, high-tech procurement (e.g., propulsion, electronics, optics, composites)
- Experience in global sourcing and supplier development
- Prior leadership of small teams or virtual teams
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and cultures
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage ambiguity and operate in fast-paced environments
Tasks
- Define and develop procurement strategy for space-related commodities
- Execute procurement strategy to ensure optimal cost, quality, delivery, and risk management
- Conduct market analysis and technology scouting to identify trends and opportunities
- Assess supplier landscape to identify risks and opportunities
- Develop multi-year roadmaps with cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and innovation strategies
- Align category strategy with Business Units and Engineering stakeholders
- Select and manage strategic suppliers for performance in quality, delivery, cost, and compliance
- Lead supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contracting activities
- Drive supplier development and risk mitigation plans
- Manage supplier performance reviews and escalations
- Develop recovery plans when necessary
- Support space programs with procurement expertise and timely availability of parts
- Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
- Ensure procurement deliverables are met throughout program phases
- Influence design-to-cost and make-or-buy decisions with Engineering
- Track budget impacts, cost savings, and procurement KPIs with Finance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (ITAR, EAR, NEO, CMMC) with Legal and Compliance teams
- Guide Commodity Specialists within the category
- Drive harmonization of procurement processes, tools, and best practices
- Represent the category in internal governance boards and to senior leadership
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible work hours
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Developing procurement strategy for satellite and launch vehicle components. 5-8+ years in aerospace procurement and negotiation skills required. Flexible work hours, company car for private use.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
- 5–8+ years of experience in procurement, ideally in aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries
- Strong knowledge of direct procurement processes, supplier management, and negotiation
- Familiarity with space systems, components, and industrial supply chains
- Proven ability to develop strategies and execute complex procurement activities
- Supplier relationship and performance management expertise
- Knowledge of Export Control regulations and compliance requirements
- Fluent in English
- Experience in long-cycle, high-tech procurement (e.g., propulsion, electronics, optics, composites)
- Experience in global sourcing and supplier development
- Prior leadership of small teams or virtual teams
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and cultures
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage ambiguity and operate in fast-paced environments
Tasks
- Define and develop procurement strategy for space-related commodities
- Execute procurement strategy to ensure optimal cost, quality, delivery, and risk management
- Conduct market analysis and technology scouting to identify trends and opportunities
- Assess supplier landscape to identify risks and opportunities
- Develop multi-year roadmaps with cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and innovation strategies
- Align category strategy with Business Units and Engineering stakeholders
- Select and manage strategic suppliers for performance in quality, delivery, cost, and compliance
- Lead supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contracting activities
- Drive supplier development and risk mitigation plans
- Manage supplier performance reviews and escalations
- Develop recovery plans when necessary
- Support space programs with procurement expertise and timely availability of parts
- Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
- Ensure procurement deliverables are met throughout program phases
- Influence design-to-cost and make-or-buy decisions with Engineering
- Track budget impacts, cost savings, and procurement KPIs with Finance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (ITAR, EAR, NEO, CMMC) with Legal and Compliance teams
- Guide Commodity Specialists within the category
- Drive harmonization of procurement processes, tools, and best practices
- Represent the category in internal governance boards and to senior leadership
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible work hours
Find the original job posting in its most current version here. Nejo automatically captured this job from the website of Beyond Gravity and processed the information on Nejo with the help of AI for you. Despite careful analysis, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please always verify all details in the original posting! Content and copyrights of the original posting belong to the advertising company.
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About the Company
Beyond Gravity
Industry
Aerospace
Description
Das Unternehmen definiert die Raumfahrtbranche neu und entwickelt Produkte für Satelliten und Trägerraketen.
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