Procurement Manager

SpaceNews; Kruibeke; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance for expats

Flexible reward plan

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

Redwire Space in Belgium is seeking a Procurement Manager to own sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead end-to-end contract activities. You will partner with internal stakeholders to optimize costs, reduce risk, and drive value across complex projects.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement with RFI/RFP experience, plus a strong understanding of contract law and best practices. Relocation support for expats is available. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or a related commercial role in project environments.
• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and managing complex contracts.
• Experience with RFI/RFP processes and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and contract law principles.

Responsabilités

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Develop and execute procurement strategies with a 12–36 month outlook.
• RFI, RFP & Contract Management: Lead end-to-end processes, draft, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts.
• Commercial Escalations & Change Management: Act as primary commercial escalation point for subcontractor matters.
• Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver measurable savings.
• Supplier Performance & Development: Implement supplier performance frameworks and KPI scorecards.
• Risk Management & Market Intelligence: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and monitor market trends.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Project management

Communication

Influence

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Procurement/Supply Chain/Economics/Engineering

Description du poste

Join the Redwire Space team in developing and fielding end-to-end innovative mission critical space system solutions for next generation space architecture. At Redwire, you will work closely with customers from concept development through mission operations to ensure mission success.

Do you want to launch your career in space? Join us! Whether it's working with satellites, developing docking systems, or building science instruments, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work in challenging space projects. Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. You'll join a welcoming and diverse team where you can learn and grow while having great life-work balance.

Drive Strategic Value Through Smart Procurement

Are you a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives on negotiation, strategic sourcing, and creating sustainable business value? We are looking for a Procurement Manager to take ownership of our sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, and contract management activities.

In this role, you will be the commercial guardian of our vendor relationships, ensuring we secure the best value for the business while minimizing risk and supporting long-term growth. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Your Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
• Develop and execute procurement strategies with a 12-36-month outlook.
• Identify, evaluate, select, and manage suppliers to secure optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.
• Drive a cross-project sourcing approach, leveraging scale and avoiding siloed procurement activities.
• Build strong, long-term supplier partnerships that support business objectives.

RFI, RFP & Contract Management

• Lead the end-to-end RFI and RFP processes, from requirements gathering through supplier selection.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage supplier and subcontractor contracts.
• Ensure commercial agreements deliver favorable terms, mitigate risks, and remain compliant with company policies.
• Continuously improve contract management practices across the organization.

Commercial Escalations & Change Management

• Act as the primary commercial escalation point for subcontractor-related matters.
• Manage and negotiate Contract Change Notices (CCNs) when project scope or contractual obligations change.
• Resolve commercial disputes and support stakeholders in achieving successful outcomes.

Cost Optimization & Value Creation

• Analyze spending data and procurement activities to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver measurable savings while maintaining quality and operational continuity.
• Improve spend transparency through reporting, analytics, and procurement dashboards.
• Support budget planning and financial forecasting initiatives.

Supplier Performance & Development

• Develop and implement supplier performance frameworks and KPI scorecards.
• Organize supplier development initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively address performance gaps.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration with key suppliers.

Risk Management & Market Intelligence

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including shortages, capacity constraints, and logistical disruptions.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor market trends, pricing developments, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
• Provide strategic market intelligence and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or a related commercial role in project environments;
• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and managing complex contracts.
• Experience with RFI/RFP processes and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and contract law principles.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business decisions.
• Commercially driven and focused on delivering value.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are an asset.

Disclaimer

How We Determine What We Pay (compensation Philosophy)

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout Europe. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will be considered for higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in Belgium. Please note that Redwire is bound by the ITAR regulations restricting candidates from certain countries or holders of double nationalities.

Offer

You’ll not only get to work in a well-known space company offering flexibility, work-life balance, and an open and friendly working environment, but you will also become one of the privileged engineers that can say some of the hardware they helped built is actually orbiting Earth!

On top of that we offer an attractive salary package combined with a flex reward plan to tailor the package to your need.

For expats we offer support in relocating to Belgium.

Interested, but not sure you meet every single requirement? Research shows that men will apply to jobs when they meet only 60% of the requirements, but women and other minority groups may only apply if they’re sure they meet 100%. If you were turning away because you don't meet 100%, well, we'd still like to hear from you - tell us how you're the best fit for the requirements you're sure you meet.

To accept positions and relocate to Redwire Space, candidates must

• have a police/criminal record check, that is not more than six months old.
• be approved by ITAR regulations.
• be uploaded to the greenhouse portal.
• apply directly or be uploaded by a recognized partner.