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 COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.
That’s where you come in
We’re looking for aProduct Procurement Team Lead. Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, you’ll lead a high-performing team of Product Procurement Specialists, taking ownership of sourcing and supplier management across our satellite platforms and systems.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading, coaching and developing a team of Product Procurement Specialists with defined technical or product specialisms
Balancing workload across programmes and product lines to meet delivery requirements
Defining and maintaining procurement strategies across multiple satellite product lines and subsystems
Ensuring sourcing strategies support programme schedules, cost targets and risk mitigation objectives
Reviewing and approving sourcing decisions, supplier selection and contract awards
Acting as the point of escalation for critical supplier, quality or delivery issues
Overseeing supplier performance across product categories, including lead time, quality and cost
Supporting supplier development activities and dual-sourcing strategies
Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks for long-lead or single-source components
Partnering with Quality to ensure suppliers meet applicable space industry standards
Collaborating with Logistics & Inventory on lead times and delivery schedules
Standardising tools, templates and ways of working across specialist procurement areas
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the Procurement & Supply Chain team
Supporting budget planning and cost reporting for direct materials
What You’ll Bring
Strong understanding of direct and product procurement for complex, engineered systems
Ability to define and execute sourcing strategies across technical or product-based categories
Working knowledge of supplier selection, contract award and ongoing supplier management
Confidence engaging with engineering teams on technical sourcing requirements
Commercial awareness including cost management, negotiation and value assessment
Understanding of supply chain risk, including long-lead components and single-source dependencies
Knowledge of operating within regulated, low-volume, high-complexity product environments
Awareness of procurement governance, approval frameworks and internal controls
This role can be based in any of our offices.
To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.
Please submit your CV in English.
Why Open Cosmos?
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.
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