Project Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

OHB System AG; Bremen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Sabbatical

30 days vacation

Hybrid work and mobile work abroad

Job summary

OHB System AG in Bremen is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement for a satellite project. You will coordinate supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and oversee a team of subcontract managers.

The role requires a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering and several years of project management experience with financial and contract oversight. Fluency in English is required; German knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent English in spoken and written; German knowledge preferable.
• Several years of project management experience, with emphasis on financial and contract management.
• Strong technical affinity to understand complex requirements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Enhanced analytical and organizational abilities; economic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Act as main responsible for all procurement activities within a core project team.
• Initiate, coordinate, implement and monitor procurement of equipment and subsystems for a satellite project.
• Select suitable suppliers and subcontractors via direct negotiation or competitive tendering.
• Lead a team of subcontract managers; prepare tender docs (RFPs/ITTs); support contract changes and reviews.
• Regularly visit suppliers in Europe and worldwide; participate in project reviews and progress meetings.
• Report to the project manager monthly on progress and status.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical affinity

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Fluent English

German knowledge preferred

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

OHB System AG - We.Create.Space

OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space. These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.

For permanent employment OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a Project Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Acting as main responsible for all procurement related activities within a core project team
• Initiation, coordination, implementation and monitoring of all procurement activities of equipment and subsystems for a specific satellite project
• Selection of suitable suppliers and subcontractors in direct negotiation, restricted or open competition
• Leading of a team of subcontract managers working for your satellite project including establishment of tender documentation (RFPs, ITTs, draft contracts etc.), organization and management of Tender Evaluation Boards with and without participation of the customer, support in the preparation of ATPs, LOLs, Preliminary Order Letters etc., negotiation of Change Requests and taking over Contract Change Management activities (CR and CCN process), supervision of contract compliance (concerning quality, time and costs)
• Regular visits of the suppliers in Europe and worldwide, participation in project reviews and progress meetings as required
• Reporting to the project manager (monthly progress and status reports etc.) and to the line manager (Head of Project Procurement Management)

Your Qualifications

• A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or comparable qualifications
• Several years of project management experience with emphasis on financial management and contract management, preferably in the space industry
• High level of technical affinity in order to understand technical requirements
• Self-confidence and excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Enhanced analytical and organizational skills, economic way of thinking
• Fluency in spoken and written English, knowledge of German is preferable

We offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & specialleave days

Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad

Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)

Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue

space projects

Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan

Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy

Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups

Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days

Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots

Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night

Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development

A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website.

OHB System AG

Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Diana Fuchs is available under [e-mail].