Project Procurement Manager:in; m​/w​/d

OHB System AG – We.Create.

Space

OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high‑tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high‑tech solutions for space.

These include low‑orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.

• Acting as main responsible for all procurement related activities within a core project team
• Initiation, coordination, implementation and monitoring of all procurement activities of equipment and subsystems for a specific satellite project
• Selection of suitable suppliers and subcontractors in direct negotiation, restricted or open competition
• Leading a team of subcontract managers working for your satellite project including establishment of tender documentation (RFPs, ITTs, draft contracts etc.), organization and management of Tender Evaluation Boards with or without participation of the customer, support in the preparation of ATPs, LOLs, Preliminary Order Letters etc., negotiation of Change Requests and taking over Contract Change Management activities (CR and CCN process), supervision of contract compliance (concerning quality, time and costs)
• Regular visits of the suppliers in Europe and worldwide, participation in project reviews and progress meetings as required
• Reporting to the project manager (monthly progress and status reports etc.) and to the line manager (Head of Project Procurement Management)

• A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or comparable qualifications
• Several years of project management experience with emphasis on financial management and contract management, preferably in the space industry
• High level of technical affinity in order to understand technical requirements
• Self-confidence and excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Enhanced analytical and organizational skills, economic way of thinking
• Fluency in spoken and written English, knowledge of German is preferable

• Work Life Balance:
  
  Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
• Mobile Work:
  Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
• Structured on‑boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)
• Development:
  Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue
• Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
• Catering:
  High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
• Active health promotion:
  Health management, E‑GYM Wellpass & In‑company sports groups
• Family:
  Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
• Mobility:
  Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots
• Company parties & events:
  Christmas party, Satellite launch events, Next Gen Speakers Night
• Innovation:
  Company suggestion system & free research and development

OHB System AG – Human Resources

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