Lead Procurement Specialist

13 ore fa

Frascati, Lazio, Italia Starion Tempo pieno

Deputy Service Manager / Lead Procurement Specialist Opportunity – European Space Agency

Overview

Octagon Professionals International is seeking a Deputy Service Manager / Lead Procurement Specialist to help lead ESA’s Purchase Office Support Service. You will be the operational engine behind the service - deputising for the Service Manager, steering complex procurement, and keeping delivery consistent across ESA’s establishments. It is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both strategy and detail. You will join Octagon, a professional-services partner that has worked alongside ESA and other international institutions for more than 35 years.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Act as deputy to the Service Manager and lead the service in their absence.
  • Coordinate operational delivery across all ESA sites.
  • Ensure procurement processes are applied consistently and correctly.
  • Manage complex, high-value procurement cases from start to finish.
  • Mentor and support procurement staff across the team.
  • Drive service improvement and harmonisation initiatives.
  • Degree in Procurement, Law, Business or Engineering.
  • 8-10 years of procurement experience.
  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
  • Proven leadership experience.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder skills; fluent English.
  • Experience within ESA or a comparable international or public procurement environment.
  • Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
  • Experience coordinating teams across multiple locations.

Package

  • Competitive salary: commensurate with skills and experience.
  • Fixed-term contract aligned to the ESA Purchase Office Support Service, with strong potential for extension.
  • Hybrid working at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands), ESRIN (Frascati, Italy) or ESAC (Madrid, Spain)
  • Comprehensive benefits, plus visa and relocation support where applicable - Octagon is a recognised IND sponsor.
  • An international, multicultural working environment and real scope for professional development.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

  • Space Research and Technology