Strategic Category Manager, Aerospace & Space

Jobbex Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobbex.IT, a company that empowers people & organizations by matching great talents to great projects, is seeking a Category Manager to support aerospace procurement for a client in Portugal. This role focuses on cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and strategic sourcing to ensure timely availability of components for space programs.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Quality, Legal, and Program Management teams, lead negotiations with strategic suppliers, and guide Commodity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of procurement experience in aerospace/defense/high-tech industries.
• Strong knowledge of direct procurement and supplier management.
• Familiarity with aerospace supply chains, space systems, and export controls (ITAR/EAR).

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies focused on cost reduction and supplier consolidation.
• Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers and establish long-term agreements.
• Ensure timely availability of critical components for space programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Quality, Legal, and Program Management teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Support and guide Commodity Specialists and contribute to internal governance.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/SCM/Business

Job description

Jobbex.IT, a company that empowers people & organizations by matching great talents to great projects, is seeking a Category Manager to support aerospace procurement for a client in Portugal. This role focuses on cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and strategic sourcing to ensure timely availability of components for space programs.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Quality, Legal, and Program Management teams, lead negotiations with strategic suppliers, and guide Commodity