Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist (Space)Your responsibilities Support the preparation, implementation & execution of supplier & subcontractor contracts. Support the acquisition process of critical items and services (typically delivery of entire subsystems) in accordance with product strategy (until contract signature or the issuance of the Purchase Order. Promote & enforce fair competition during supplier tender evaluation (RFI, RFP & RFQ). Contribute to company strategy for product categories. Anticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovation in the market in terms of supply chain optimization. Provide assistance in evaluation, selection & negotiation process and Tender Evaluation Board. Monitor global markets, including key players, suppliers, economic evolutions, innovations and technology relevant to the space industry, in order to propose adequate & competitive solutions. Support organization of competitions, assessments and selections of best suppliers for assigned category, in close collaboration with Supply Chain & Contract Manager and regular feedback loops. Enforce the conformity of procurement contracts with relevant international/national laws, company regulations and customers’ requirements (e.g. adherance to ECSS, AQAP, export control rules, etc.). Provide feedback to Supply Chain & Contracts manager, contributing to the handover of the contract to Project Manager. Support application of claim management in coordination with Supply Chain & Contracts Manager. Provide competitive solutions for our products/projects based on the implementation of different suppliers/methods/technologies. During the execution phase of the project, ensure the maintenance of the contract. Contribute to Supplier Performance Assessment. Collect all data and documentation related to issues of national and international regulations, including Export Control, Health Safety & Environment, REACH and Polish law. Coordinate supplier activities according to Statement of Work (SOW). Anticipate relevant market trends and monitor innovations in the market. Assist the procurement contribution to product tree for the assigned commodity providing a benchmark on current solutions including company internal products. Support Product Cost Down efforts & Co-Development activities with suppliers. Our requirements Master in technical or commercial background (Engineering, Business). 3+ years of experience in global procurement environment Excellent relationship skills with project teams and with the various company structures. Fluent English (at least C1). Experience in contract management. Experience with ECSS standards. Experience in the space industry in procurement role (subsystem level). Open minded and proactive. Curious with the willingness to improve / develop. Technical and commercial background gained in the companies or general knowledge in materials and processes. Strong predisposition to teamwork. Availability for short-term trips (2/3 days max). Organizational, priority management and progress control skills. Perseverance in achieving and maintaining the commitments made. Ability to manage changes in the context, tasks and workloads. Knowledge of the main regulations and certifications applicable in the space sector and special processes. Experience in evaluating offers / proposals and KPI. Supplier management. Knowledge of Microsoft Office application systems. What we offer The opportunity to work on cutting-edge space projects and contribute to Poland’s growing space sector. A dynamic, innovative work environment with leading experts in the field. Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid work options and flexible working hours. A chance to shape the future of Creotech’s satellite missions and ground segment capabilities. We are seeking a Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist to provide procurement expertise for ongoing & future Creotech’s space projects. This role will focus on ensuring effective preparation & execution of procurement contracts for each mission’s critical equipment & hard-to-procure items for space & ground segment product categories. Aplikuj