Procurement Specialist - Space Sub-Systems

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible!

D-Orbit is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise to oversee the entire procurement process, with a specialized focus on spacecraft components and sub-systems. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the company procures high-quality products for competitive prices within designated timelines. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining adherence to budgets and driving profitability through strategic procurement practices. Collaboration will be key, as you will work closely with various departments including Technical, Sales, Finance, Program Management, Production, and Quality to streamline processes and optimize procurement strategies.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Organize the procurement plan, execute requisitions and purchase orders for direct materials and services, including spacecraft sub-systems, testing services, machined parts, composites, electronic boards, and components
• Liaise with key company employees to determine their product and service needs
• Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
• Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for the company
• Identify and research potential new suppliers and products
• Support make or buy analyses
• Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow
• Perform risk assessments on the company's supply chain
• Work with the legal department to ensure favorable contracts and terms
• Maintain relevant business partner and purchasing data inside the ERP system
• Report to the Head of Procurement

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Data analysis abilities
• Superior organizational skills
• Strong negotiation skills and good business instinct
• Understanding of supply chain management procedures
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in team and individually
• 5+ years of previous experience within procurement in aerospace, electronics or similar
• Bachelor or higher engineering degree, in any relevant area such as aerospace engineering, electronic engineering or automation
• Fluency in Italian and English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in procuring sub-systems or parts for space applications
  

Hiring Process:
Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:

• Application review: We go through all applications, but we'll only reach out to candidates who closely match what we're looking for.
  If you don’t hear from us, it means we’re not moving forward with your application at this time, but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the future!
• First chat: Selected candidates will have an initial meeting with the people team so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations, motivation for change and goals.
• Technical interviews: Next, you’ll have one or two technical interviews, focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.
• Offer: If all goes well, we’ll send you an offer! Sometimes this stage can take a bit of time, as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.

We do our best to get back to everyone we interview, but sometimes things take longer than we'd like and updates might be a bit slow. If you've got any questions, just reach out to us!

We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space!

Extra-UE applicants:

This is NOT a full remote job, so, you need VISA to work in Italy.
At this time, we can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to work in the country where the role is advertised.

Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.