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The Exploration Company is building innovative aerospace technologies for space transportation. We are seeking a Lead Indirect Procurement professional to lead the procurement of equipment, facilities, and services supporting company operations and growth.
You will own the company's indirect procurement and CAPEX strategy, ensuring teams have the infrastructure and services needed to deliver Nyx Earth while enabling Storm, engine development, and other approved activities. You report to the Head of Procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier and Contract Management: Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers across CAPEX and indirect purchasing categories. Lead negotiations covering pricing, delivery, acceptance criteria, warranties, and service commitments. Manage supplier performance and resolve commercial or delivery issues. Develop sourcing strategies balancing capability, total cost, lead times, and supply risk.
Procurement Operations: Own procurement activities from requirements definition and RFQs through contract execution and supplier follow-up. Work with internal stakeholders to define clear specifications, scopes of work, and acceptance criteria. Coordinate with Finance on budgets, purchasing approvals, and payment milestones. Ensure procurement records, contracts, and commitments comply with company policies and applicable requirements.
Strategic Leadership: Build a company-wide sourcing plan for equipment, tools, facilities, and indirect services. Consolidate requirements across teams and locations to improve cost, service, or delivery. Evaluate total cost of ownership and identify standardization opportunities. Prioritize competing requests against approved budgets and company milestones, with Nyx Earth delivery taking precedence.
Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead and develop the indirect procurement team, including the Senior CAPEX Procurement Manager. Set clear objectives, delegate decisions, and monitor delivery against agreed priorities. Work closely with Production/AIT, Operations, Facilities, IT, HR, and Finance. Resolve issues within delegated authority and escalate material risks with clear recommendations.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Significant procurement experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or another technical environment
- Demonstrated experience managing CAPEX and indirect procurement, including complex equipment or service contracts
- Experience leading procurement professionals and managing competing stakeholder requirements
- Practical experience with ERP systems and procurement controls
Skills:
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder communication skills
- Ability to evaluate investment proposals and total cost of ownership
- Sound commercial judgment and disciplined budget management
- Ability to translate operational needs into clear supplier commitments
- Management approach that develops autonomy and ensures timely escalation
