About PLD Space
Founded in 2011, PLD Space is a high-tech engineering, manufacturing and service-driven company, with deep track record and expertise in space launch technologies.
We are a trusted global championing industry leader disrupting the pathway to space access. We are on a mission to reach new heights by making space more accessible, supporting missions that will make us smarter, safer and wealthier.
Our purpose is to propel new futures, to enable progress from space and enrich peoples' lives on Earth, by moving new economies, people and world forward.
Mission
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will be responsible for the management of assigned group of purchases, inventory management, direct contact and negotiation with suppliers.
Responsibilities
Identify the best national and international suppliers according to cost, quality and time criteria for the product group assigned.
Monitor order processes to ensure timely delivery of purchase orders and managing suppliers proactively to avoid delays. Escalate issues when necessary.
Perform supplier evaluation to assess the quality and reliability, pricing, and other purchasing conditions.
Follow up commercial opportunities and actively seek better price and product availability as part of continuous improvement of purchasing conditions.
Request, assess and select quotations based on product specifications.
Evaluate different requirements and options, search and suggest alternatives if/when needed.
Act as interface between supplier and internal departments.
Negotiate product prices, payment terms and incoterms in accordance with the business strategy.
Contribute ideas about the purchasing strategy and come up with proposals to optimise efficiency of the purchasing process.
Manage national and international logistics by ground, air and/or sea.
Update vendors database.
Required Competencies
Higher Degree, University Diploma. Valuable fields: Administration, International Business Administration, Logistics and/or Engineering.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position.
Capacity of handling a large volume of purchases.
Efficient and structured way of working.
Troubleshooting and decision making.
Organizational capacity.
Negotiation skills.
Flexibility and dynamism.
Advanced spoken and written English and Spanish.
Benefits
Health & Wellness: We want you to be happy and healthy in body and mind. We encourage you to have regular physiotherapy sessions at our facilities so that you can continue with your physical activities.
We offer partial coverage of your medical scheme covering you, your spouse or partner, and your children.
Boost your creativity: Focus. Energy. Yummy snacks and those fizzy waters you love. It takes a lot to be creative all day, but we've got you covered. Eat local, sustainable, delectable fare at our cafes, and plunder our pantries for fresh fruit and other goodies whenever you need a boost.
Engineering by doing: We encourage hands-on learning and foster internal mobility and team collaboration, with one-third of positions filled by current employees and one in five people promoted each year.
Find balance: PLD Space offers 23 days of annual leave, 6 global wellbeing days, and public holidays. We prioritize work-life balance with flexible schedules, empowering teams to manage their own hours. We work hard here, so we encourage taking breaks to recharge, ensuring a healthy work environment.
Never stop learning: At PLD Space, education and professional development is a priority. We offer extensive learning opportunities, from conferences and webinars to higher education programs and technical certifications.
Focus on your financial future: Flexible remuneration plan lets you allocate part of your salary to everyday expenses like lunch, nursery school or public transport, which are exempt from Personal Income Tax (IRPF) when paid through this system.
Values
We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.
Teamwork.
Hard work.
Dynamism.
Commitment.
Keep it simple.
Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!
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