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Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies on a company level with particular focus on satellite components

Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures

Reviewing, comparing, analyzing products and services to be purchased.

Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

Provide technical / commercial assistance to Commodity Buyers to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.

Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports

Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and production activities

Negotiate contracts/agreements for purchasing of materials.

Recommend suppliers; administer contracts throughout the project.

Assess supplier performance: quality, cost, delivery, service.

Management of preparatory works, inspection, materials delivery and materials receipt etc.

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to analyze bills of material and drawings to understand key requirements.

Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers

Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities.

Strong negotiation Skills

Preferrably: Experience in engineering, procurement and operations in the aerospace industry