Procurement Manager -ECLSS/TCS arbeitnow The Exploration Company Munich, Germany · 10/27/2026

Primetime; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Exploration Company is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee all suppliers within the Mechanisms perimeter, spanning sourcing, bids, negotiations and contract awards. You will report to the Procurement Team Lead Physical Design and work cross-functionally to influence Make or Buy decisions and supplier performance.

The role requires strong contract management experience, 3+ years in technical contract settings, and fluency in English; German or other EU languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering or Business Law (or Bachelor's degree + equivalent work experience).
• At least 3 years' work experience in a role working with complex contracts with related to a technical product (Sales / bid management and Procurement / commodity management both qualify).
• Proven track record of working in a complex technical environment where new technologies are developed.
• Any legal expertise with a focus on EU commercial law would be a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all Suppliers (potential and contracted) in the Mechanisms perimeter.
• Execute and contribute to the evolution of the Source to Contract process in this perimeter, including: scouting, bid phase, down selection, contract negotiation and award.
• End to end responsibility for the supervision of suppliers (before and after contract signature).
• Support the Mechanisms engineering team in defining and (where necessary) modifying the Make or Buy Strategy for their perimeter.
• Continuously collaborate with and challenge your suppliers to meet cost and schedule targets (EAC).
• Conduct Risk and Opportunity management and ensure proper mitigation actions are put in place.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Workload management

English fluency

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP-ODOO

Contract management systems

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

In your capacity as a Procurement Manager, you will report directly to the Procurement Team Lead Physical Design, day to day your duties will include:

Taking responsibility for all Suppliers (potential and contracted) in the Mechanisms perimeter

Executing and contributing to the evolution of the Source to Contract process in this perimeter, including:

Scouting

Bid phase (Rfx)

Down selection

Contract negotiation and award

End to end responsibility for the supervision of suppliers (before and after contract signature)

Supporting the Mechanisms engineering team in defining and (where necessary) modifying the Make or Buy Strategy for their perimeter

Continuously collaborating with and challenging your suppliers to meet challenging cost and schedule targets (EAC)

Conduct Risk and Opportunity management and ensure proper mitigation actions are put in place

Ensure that databases are up to date and accurate (ERP-ODOO, Internal contract status file and any ad-hoc file upon demand)

Reporting on a regular basis to your manager

What we would love to see from you

Qualifications / Background

Master's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering or Business Law (or Bachelor's degree + equivalent work experience)

At least 3 years' work experience in a role working with complex contracts with related to a technical product (Sales / bid management and Procurement / commodity management both qualify)

Proven track record of working in a complex technical environment where new technologies are developed

Any legal expertise with a focus on EU commercial law would be a big plus

Skills and Behaviours

Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with colleagues from technical disciplines / functions

Manage a high workload autonomously by prioritising urgent items and informing stakeholders proactively when something is late or at risk

Driven to sign and execute contracts, focusing on the key deliverables

Fluency in English is a must, German, French, Italian or Spanish is a plus.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We’d love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check.

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