What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Manager (all genders) position at Beyond Gravity?
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.
Your crew
You‘ll join a dynamic team , where your role will involve ensuring smooth logistics, efficient production, and timely delivery of our top-notch products.
We are currently in an exciting transformation where we are growing a Tech Hub in Portugal. Together, we are a diverse team with different backgrounds and personalities,
but we are all connected.
You‘ll join a dynamic team , where your role will involve ensuring smooth logistics, efficient production, and timely delivery of our top-notch products.
We are currently in an exciting transformation where we are growing a Tech Hub in Portugal. Together, we are a diverse team with different backgrounds and personalities,
but we are all connected.
Your Mission
The role of the Procurement Specialist is to support the different Business Units (BUs) in the execution of operational procurement activities including managing requisitions,
processing purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
While reporting to the Director Supply Chain Management, the Procurment Specialist acts as a Business Partner to the different BUs.
The Procurement specialist will execute day-to-day purchasing activities, using procurement software and digital tools (e.g., ERP systems, e-procurement platforms) to enhance the efficiency of purchasing operations, ensuring data accuracy, seamless order processing, and on-time delivery tracking.
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories
- Contribute to and implement short- and long-term Make or Buy (MoB) strategies
- Act as a responsive business partner to the programs with responsibility for the assigned direct materials and early supplier integration in the development process
- Commodity Group management including supplier performance and risk management
- Conduct annual price negotiations and conclude agreements and framework contracts
- Lead the negotiation process for contracts and amendments, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company policies.
- Manage the negotiation of NDAs to protect the company's confidential information and intellectual property.
- Supporting project tenders with price estimates and early supplier involvement for the key components
- Coordinate and consolidate global spend across all sites, leveraging synergies for the assigned commodity groups
Your Story
Must’s:
Must’s:
- Technical education BSs or MSc level combined with economic know-how, e.g. studies in Business & Engineering, Supply Chain Management
- 5 years strategic and operational sourcing experience with a solid working knowledge of global supply base management as well as supplier development and quality
- Demonstrated work experience on in category management
- Global Sourcing Experience
- Sensible and emphatic communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Deep understanding of the extended value stream flows on a global scale
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%
- Hands-on team player
Nice to have’s:
- Space Industry or Aerotech industry experience
- Technical procurement experience in turning & milling, electronic components, modules, cables, metal & non-metal raw materials, fibers, actuators; production equipment, jigs & machines/CAPEX
- Lean and Six Sigma education & experience
Why Beyond Gravity?
You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.
In Lisbon we have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees and a versatile management team.
We offer a hybrid work situation and flexible hours to match your rhythm.
We have moved to our brand-new office.
We have a canteen with free breakfast and snacks, free parking spots in our garage and great access to our office either by car or public transports.
We have a competitive salary, meal allowance, health insurance and much more
You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.
In Lisbon we have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees and a versatile management team.
We offer a hybrid work situation and flexible hours to match your rhythm.
We have moved to our brand-new office.
We have a canteen with free breakfast and snacks, free parking spots in our garage and great access to our office either by car or public transports.
We have a competitive salary, meal allowance, health insurance and much more
Are you ready for lift-off?
Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. Propel your career to new heights by applying before 07/07/2025. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.
Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
