Commodity Buyer Launchers & Site Operations

Main responsibilities 

• You will define and execute the commodity strategy for fasteners and GSE. This means, you will lead the bid, tender, and selection process for high-reliability suppliers.
• You will negotiate master service agreements and one-off contracts. You will manage claims, waivers, and renewals with support from the legal specialists.
• You will lead the Supplier Account Team. You will evaluate the performance, mitigate risks, and develop strategic partnerships to ensure priority during supply chain volatility.
• You will act as the procurement link between the Head of Procurement and the Launcher Program Managers, providing real-time reporting on status, costs and risks.
• You will ensure continuous functioning of the production site by managing all direct procurement requirements beyond the core flight hardware.

Requirements

• You have an educational level of, at least, bachelor's or HBO.
• You are an excellent negotiator; you don't only negotiate price, you also negotiate lead times, quality gates, and risk-sharing.
• You can maintain optimal stock levels—ensuring production never stops while keeping financial overhead lean.
• You can speak the language of engineers regarding specifications for fasteners and GSE.
• You uphold  a big commitment to the rigorous safety and ethical standards essential to the Aerospace sector.

Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually, however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee.