Procurement Manager (Thermal Protection)

Location: Turin, Italy

Company

Develops spacecraft for human space exploration and works on new technologies in the aerospace sector.

What you will do

• Manage all potential and contracted suppliers within the Thermal Protection perimeter.
• Execute and contribute to the Source to Contract process, including supplier scouting, RfX bid phases, down selection, contract negotiation, award, and execution.
• Supervise suppliers end to end before and after contract signature.
• Support the Thermal Protection engineering team in defining and modifying the Make or Buy strategy.
• Collaborate with and challenge suppliers to meet cost and schedule targets, including EAC expectations.
• Manage risks and opportunities, maintain accurate ERP-ODOO and contract-status data, and report regularly to the manager.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Business Law, or a Bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working with complex contracts related to a technical product; Sales, bid management, procurement, and commodity management experience qualify.
• Proven experience working in a complex technical environment where new technologies are developed.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with colleagues from technical disciplines and functions.
• Ability to manage a high workload autonomously, prioritize urgent items, and proactively inform stakeholders when something is late or at risk.
• Ability to drive contract signing and execution while focusing on key deliverables.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

• Legal expertise focused on EU commercial law.
• German, French, Italian, or Spanish language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making aligned with company goals and systems.
• Open and collaborative culture with transparent communication about risks and obstacles.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of spacecraft and the democratisation of space.
• Relocation assistance is available, including visa sponsorship where applicable.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and non-discrimination.
• Offers are subject to a background check based on the country, role, and project.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV for consideration.
• Any offer is conditional on successful completion of the applicable background check.