Space Procurement Lead for IRIS2 & OneWeb Programs

Eutelsat; Issy-les-Moulineaux; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible schedules

International project exposure

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the IRIS2 SpaceRise procurement activities. You will drive sourcing, vendor evaluation, contract management, and governance across satellite primes, launch services, and operations suppliers.

The role requires strong leadership, English communication, and a track record in complex industrial environments. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, finance, legal, and PMO teams to ensure timely deliveries, cost control, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement in complex industrial environments.
• Background in space programs is preferred.
• Strong awareness of procurement processes and tasks described above.
• Leadership to drive and coordinate a team of varying skills and companies.
• Experience with Project Management digital tools.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Clear, effective communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Organize all procurement activities: sourcing, documentation, RFI/RFP, offers evaluation, decision boards, and contractualisation.
• Monitor execution of procurement contracts with satellites primes, launch services, and ground/ops suppliers to align with milestones and requirements.
• Track critical path deliverables and address delays with PMO support.
• Ensure compliance with space industry and security standards for IRIS² Programme.
• Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure performance meets targets.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, finance, legal, and programme management teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with vendors addressing quality, schedule, or cost deviations.
• Identify and mitigate programme-critical risks like supply disruptions, non-compliance, or overruns.
• Track spend, validate invoices, and ensure cost efficiency in a high-budget environment.
• Manage contract amendments, change orders, and claims, especially for scope changes.
• Maintain audit-ready contract records with technical specs and performance metrics.
• Generate executive reports on contract status and risks for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

English fluency

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Eutelsat is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the IRIS2 SpaceRise procurement activities. You will drive sourcing, vendor evaluation, contract management, and governance across satellite primes, launch services, and operations suppliers.

The role requires strong leadership, English communication, and a track record in complex industrial environments. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, finance, legal, and PMO teams to ensure timely deliveries, cost control, and