Procurement Manager (Buyer)
Loft Orbital
Accounting & Finance, Operations
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Posted on Jan 1, 2025
Wanna join the adventure?
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Procurement Manager to lead and oversee all procurement activities for Orbitworks, a satellite integrator based in Abu Dhabi. This is a pivotal role that will directly impact the success of our operations by ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The right candidate for this role will be hungry to be a critical contributor in taking our organization from 0 to 1.
What you'll be doing:
- Strategic Sourcing
- Develop and execute appropriate procurement strategies that align with the company’s objectives and long-term ambitions
- Select and manage suppliers and vendors for both hard and soft services, as well as non-flight items
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to optimize performance and cost
- Contract Negotiation and Management
- Negotiate terms to secure favorable prices and delivery terms
- Manage contract creation, execution, and follow-up to safeguard the company’s interests and minimize risks
- Monitor and evaluate contract performance, initiating corrective actions when necessary
- Facility Maintenance and Operations Procurement
- Manage procurement for all services needed for facility upkeep (facility management, security, cleaning, landscaping, repairs)
- Oversee acquisition of non-flight items like office supplies, IT equipment, and production support materials
- Handle procurement of essential services, including contractor management and logistics like transport or customs brokering
- Procurement Process Optimization
- Enhance procurement procedures to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Employ advanced procurement tools and technology for better process management
- Enforce stringent procurement controls and compliance standards
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the procurement team
Must Haves:
- 8+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management
- A strong track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
- Strong understanding of procurement practices, principles, and applications
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations and tight deadlines
Nice to Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or related field.
If you feel you meet most but not all criteria, you should still apply. We are able to make exceptions for the right person.
Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.