SM Global Operational Procurement (all genders)
�� 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.
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 Director Direct Procurement is globally responsible for the souring of all direct materials and CAPEX for Beyond Gravity based on a resilient sourcing strategy taking into consideration Quality, Delivery and Cost. The Director Direct Procurement and her/his team work alongside different functions within the business units: supply chain, engineering, Project Management…
• Develop and lead the global direct procurement organization / team for Beyond Gravity which will be formed of selected individuals pulled-out from their current organisations within the business units and new hires
• Global direct procurement ownership
- Establish and apply aligned procurement processes, sustainable supplier assessments, developments and qualification of an efficient and compliant supplier base
- Act as a responsive business partner to the programs with responsibility for all direct materials, CAPEX and supplier integration, and assume material budget accountability as agreed
- Implement best practices for identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers
- Act as a change agent within own organization as well as towards main stakeholders
- Develop category management strategies to align procurement activities with organizational goals
- Identify opportunities for process automation and leverage technology solutions to streamline operations
- Utilize data analytics to monitor and assess procurement performance
- Develop and present reports that provide insights into key procurement metrics and KPI
• Strategic Sourcing
- Develop and implement short- and long-term make-or-buy strategies jointly with the business
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of specific spend categories, market trends, and supplier landscapes
- Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs, enhance supplier relationships, and improve overall procurement efficiency.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing for critical supplies
- Conduct regular price negotiations and conclude agreements and framework contracts
- Define and manage the supplier portfolio
- Continuously optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and drive savings initiatives
• Commodity Management
- Implement commodity group management including supplier performance and risk management
- Proactively manage the suppliers to help improve the performance of the supply base in terms of quality, delivery and cost
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure strategic alignment, performance, and continuous improvement
- Support project tenders with price estimates and early supplier involvement ensuring alignment of contract durations / back-2-back agreements
Your Story
Must Have:
• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally at a director level, with a focus on strategic sourcing, category management, and value-driven purchasing
• Proven experience with procurement technologies and software solutions, including e-sourcing, e-procurement, and spend analytics tools
• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements in the procurement domain - Aerospace and Defense industries a plus
• Experience in negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier relationships
• Experience in managing and leading cross-functional teams as well as working in a matrix organization
• Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision
Nice to Have:
• Space industry knowledge
• SAP Ariba, SAP s/4 HANA experience
• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements in the procurement domain - Aerospace and Defense industries a plus
• High degree of assertiveness, decisiveness, curiosity
• Strong intrinsic motivation
• Sensible and emphatic communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, etc.
• Excellent communication, social skills, and extensive linguistic ability.
• Mentality to welcome challenges, to take the initiative, and to identify and seize opportunities.
• Cooperative leader who puts success of team first
• Open-minded, strong communicator and networker, willingly involves others and shares information.
• High stress resistance and perseverance, able to keep structured and prioritize in a complex environment.
• “Self-made” person and enthusiastically nature
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
��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. 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.
