Product Procurement Specialist; Communication Systems specialism

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Our Supply Chain team ensures every Open Cosmos mission is supported by the right suppliers, components and services to successfully build, launch and operate our satellite platforms.

We’re looking for a Product Procurement Specialist:
Communication Systems to lead sourcing across satellite communication subsystems and RF equipment. You’ll ensure the systems that enable data transmission between space and Earth are procured and delivered reliably across our missions.

You’ll work closely with engineering, mission management and logistics teams to ensure communication payloads and RF systems are procured and delivered in line with performance requirements and programme schedules.

• Managing procurement of satellite communication subsystems and RF equipment
• Coordinating suppliers for communication payload components and supporting equipment
• Creating and managing purchase orders in internal systems
• Acting as the primary procurement contact for suppliers within your category
• Tracking supplier commitments, lead times and deliveries, escalating risks as required
• Supporting supplier performance monitoring across cost, quality and delivery
• Maintaining accurate procurement data for planning, reporting and audit requirements
• Providing procurement input to engineering and programme teams
• Supporting risk identification and mitigation for long-lead or critical items

• Understanding of direct procurement for complex, engineered or service-based environments
• Ability to interpret technical and programme requirements into procurement actions
• Working knowledge of supplier management and purchase order processes
  
  Understanding of lead times, delivery commitments and supply risk
• Confidence working with ERP or procurement systems
• Commercial awareness including cost control and value assessment
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

• Takes ownership of your procurement scope and follows through to completion
• Collaborative, respectful and supportive in how you work
• Proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities
• Motivated to deepen your technical and commercial knowledge in satellite communication systems procurement

This role can be based in any of our offices:

• Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK
• Barcelona, Spain
• Tenerife, Canary Islands
• Porto, Portugal
• Athens, Greece

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.

Please submit your CV in English.

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.
• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.
• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.