IRIS2 Contracts & Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Eutelsat; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking an experienced Contract and Procurement Manager for the IRIS² SpaceRise programme in Toulouse. You will lead end-to-end procurement contracts, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and compliance with space industry standards and budgets.

You will report to the Program Director and manage a small procurement team, coordinating with engineering, finance, legal, and program management to mitigate risks and keep milestones on track.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Contract Management or Procurement in the space sector.
• Experience with satellite programmes, launch services or defense projects is a plus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and strong communication.
• Availability in Toulouse, or Issy les Moulineaux or Turin, with regular travels to Toulouse.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of procurement contracts with satellite Primes, launch services, and Eutelsat ground and service/operations suppliers, ensuring alignment with programme milestones and technical requirements.
• Monitor critical path deliverables, with the support of the PMO team, proactively addressing delays or non-conformances.
• Ensure strict compliance with space industry and security standards applied for IRIS2 Programme.
• Manage relationships with Satellite Prime, Ground, Service/operations suppliers and launch providers, ensuring performance meets the programme’s targets.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, finance, legal and programme management teams to resolve technical, logistical, financial, or contractual issues.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with vendors, addressing quality, schedule, or cost deviations.
• Identify and mitigate programme-critical risks, such as supply chain disruptions, technical non-compliance, or cost overruns.
• Track contract spend, validate invoices, and ensure cost efficiency in a high-budget environment.
• Manage and fully control contract amendments, change orders, and claims management, particularly for scope changes or technical adjustments.
• Maintain audit-ready contract records, including technical specifications, compliance certificates, and performance metrics.
• Generate executive reports on contract status, risks, and vendor performance for programme leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Structured thinking

Fluency in English

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eutelsat is seeking an experienced Contract and Procurement Manager for the IRIS² SpaceRise programme in Toulouse. You will lead end-to-end procurement contracts, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and compliance with space industry standards and budgets.

You will report to the Program Director and manage a small procurement team, coordinating with engineering, finance, legal, and program management to mitigate risks and keep milestones on track.