IRIS2 Space Contracts Lead & Procurement

Eutelsat; Issy-les-Moulineaux; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking an experienced Contract and Procurement Manager for the IRIS² SpaceRise programme to lead end-to-end procurement contracts with space primes, launch services, and ground/service suppliers.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will manage a small procurement team, ensure compliance with space industry standards, and coordinate cross-functional teams to keep milestones on track.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Contract Management or Procurement in the space program sector.
• Experience with satellite programmes, launch services or defense projects is a plus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of procurement contracts with space primes, launch services, and ground/service providers, ensuring alignment with programme milestones.
• Monitor critical path deliverables with the PMO and proactively address delays or non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with space industry and security standards for the IRIS² Programme.
• Manage relationships with Satellite Prime, Ground, Service/Operations suppliers and launch providers to meet targets.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, finance, legal and programme management teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with vendors and address deviations in quality, schedule or cost.
• Identify and mitigate programme-critical risks such as supply chain disruptions and cost overruns.
• Track contract spend, validate invoices, and ensure cost efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Stress management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eutelsat is seeking an experienced Contract and Procurement Manager for the IRIS² SpaceRise programme to lead end-to-end procurement contracts with space primes, launch services, and ground/service suppliers.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will manage a small procurement team, ensure compliance with space industry standards, and coordinate cross-functional teams to keep milestones on track.