Space Segment Senior Procurement Officer

vor 4 Monaten

Munich, Deutschland Rivada Space Networks GmbH Vollzeit

**Who we are**:
Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international and diverse team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision.

Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.

**Your mission**:
You are responsible to follow-up and supervise the Space Segment prime contractor to ensure that the procurement of the Space Segment subsystems and the industrial management of the relevant subcontractors, will result in a timely delivery of the satellites based on a coherent collaboration at Prime and SubCo level. In doing so, you supervise the subcontractors’ activities with major focus on progress, schedule and risks, to avoid cost overrun and ensure adequate and compatible processes and interfaces. The post holder will report to the Rivada Space Segment Program Manager.

**This includes**:

- You ensure compliance of all procurement activities assigned to you with the Rivada company rules, regulations, policies, and strategies
- You effectively follow-up the Space Segment prime contractor’s procurement program (down to N-2 level) and its associated industrial management
- You supervise the performance of the industrial contracts, esp. as it concerns cost and schedule adherence, including support to the processing and negotiation of relevant contract changes
- You deal with the administrative, contractual, and industrial issues arising, including the consequences of technical problems
- You evaluate respective commercial implications for each issue and early appropriate escalation in a timely manner
- You assess the industrial risk items and trend analyses and contribute to the definition of potential mitigation actions in order to manage the risk, proposing mitigation actions and preparing risk reports as required
- You prepare and actively support in (technical) change management
- You follow-up the Space Segment prime contractor as concerns satellite mass production, associated procurement program and industrialization
- You build a trusting relationship with the Space Segment prime contractor
- You collaborate and coordinate with the Rivada Space Segment and System Engineering teams, Project Management Office and Project Control
- You participate in external and internal management meetings, as required

**What you bring on the table**:

- You have a successfully completed university degree in a related field (i.e. Electrical, Software, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering)
- You have demonstrated experience of at least 8+ years in the procurement or development of space-based operational systems which shall include a minimum of 5+ years in a key managerial or system level position, preferably acting as Procurement Manager
- You have several years of expert experience in the procurement or management of subsystems or complex services, and in the negotiation and technical management of contracts, preferably of complex high technology systems in the frame of international or governmental public procurement
- You understand and respond to complex situations by systematically and rigorously analyzing issues
- You can establish plans and define priorities and carry them out efficiently and effectively
- You have strong skills in persuading, negotiating effectively and resolving conflicts
- You have experience to work in an environment that includes shifting priorities or introduction of new approaches
- You understand the importance of mission requirements, the coordination with colleagues from other Rivada SN divisions and with partners
- You have strong analytical and excellent organizational skills
- You have excellent communications and inter-personal skills (written and verbal)
- You have demonstrated leadership and managerial skills
- You are fluent in English, other languages (particularly German) are considered as an asset
- You have proven professional experience in a multi-lingual and international environment; willing to travel

**Why you should join us**:
We are an international and diverse team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision.
This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a diverse and modern environment with hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience.

**About us**:
Rivada Space Networks GmbH is launching and operating a constellation of low-earth-orbit satellites to redefine secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises. With offices in Germany and the United States, Rivada has developed a state-of-the art orbital network consisting of 600 satellites interconnected via laserlinks. We can connect any two points on the globe without touching the ground, for unparalleled security, latency, throu

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