Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

At The Exploration Company, we are committed to revolutionizing space exploration through the development, production, and operation of Nyx, a modular and reusable orbital vehicle capable of being refuelled in orbit. Our goal is to transport cargo and eventually humans, as we strive to make space travel more accessible and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities

As Nyx is an entirely new Spacecraft, it is very important for The Exploration Company to control as much of the design and manufacturing and "make" as many of its subsystems as possible. This strategy requires a great deal of support from Procurement, which you will provide as our Direct Material Procurement manager. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement and Head of AIT, your support will be split across the two main areas:

Facility readiness:
- Ensuring that TEC's workshops / factories are stocked with all of the consumables, equipment and tools they need to produce Nyx.
- Ensuring that TEC's new office spaces have all of the materials they need to do the work to build Nyx
Production readiness:
- Ensuring all TEC's in-house production teams have the raw materials and parts they need to produce development and flight units of the subsystems TEC has selected to produce in-house.

For both areas you will ensure that you:

Perform standard Supply Chain Management activities such as (Strategic Sourcing, Supplier evaluation, Negotiations of T&C and pricing, Supplier OTD management, Contract management, run continuous improvement initiatives...etc
Do proper Stakeholder Management
Actively engage and coordinate with AIT, Engineering, Quality departments to align on material specifications and quality assurance and compliance requirements
Have the Financial overview under control and that you can report at any time the Actuals & Forecast and compare that against the EAC

This role can be based either in our headquarters in Munich Germany, or our main testing facility in Bordeaux, France.

You will be flying on a quarterly basis to one of our facilities. Detailed travel plan will be defined within the first quarter of your role.

What we would love to see from you

Direct Material Procurement manager, ideally, you will have the following:

Required Qualifications and Personal Attributes

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical/engineering or Business Administration
Basic experience (1-2 years) with Procurement / Supply Chain processes within a technical context
Minimum 3 years' experience with any Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) software
Proven track record of ability to work autonomously under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
Quick learner and adaptable to new challenges
Independent thinker and problem solver
Only applicants from NATO friendly countries can be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience as a Supply Chain officer within a large Aerospace OEM

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

Direct Material Procurement Technician