Propulsion Procurement Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Propulsion Procurement Engineer (Aerospace): Sourcing, selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing propulsion-related procurement for modular space orbital vehicle and propulsion systems with an accent on risk management, export-control-aware contracting, and budget/cost tracking. Focus on building reliable supply for critical components and services while coordinating with engineering, test site teams, and ERP-based procurement administration.

Location: Bordeaux, France

Company

hirify.global develops, produces, and operates Nyx, a modular space orbital vehicle, and builds propulsion systems with support from ESA.

What you will do

• Collaborate with engineering teams on propulsion developments and procurement needs.
• Source and select suppliers for critical/strategic components, sub-assemblies, and services, including trade-offs and risk management.
• Handle cost negotiation and contract management.
• Manage supplier relationships and track OTD/OTQ with test site teams (EHS, Quality, AIT).
• Maintain procurement administration in IT tools (e.g., NDA, PO) and support ERP-based workflows.
• Own budget management and cost tracking (Actuals vs Forecast vs EAC) and report financial status.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a technical/engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace sector.
• Experience with procurement/purchasing processes in a technical context.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) software.
• English: excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; at least one additional TEC language is appreciated (French, Italian, German).
• Only applicants from NATO friendly countries can be considered.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile decision-making with focus on goals and systems.
• Open and collaborative environment with transparency about risks and obstacles.
• Mission-driven work supporting the democratization of space.
• Relocation assistance is provided for candidates willing to relocate (including visa sponsorship where applicable).

Hiring process

• Submit CV for immediate consideration.
• Background check may be required depending on country/role/project.
• On acceptance, receive an email from the third-party provider (Zinc) with a link to a secure portal to provide required information.