Commodity Buyer

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions - "Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO. - "Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years. About the Role The Commodity Buyer is a member of the project team and will manage the procurement activities. He/she will be responsible for POs, sourcing, negotiation, contract management and supplier management. He/she will support the project execution in a very dynamic environment. Job Description 1. Sourcing & Contract Management - Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ for team sourcing decision. - Negotiate, draft and manage supplier contracts to secure target costs, project’s milestones, payment terms and warranties. 2. Project Execution - Manage suppliers throughout the project lifecycle. - Track suppliers to secure cost, timing and quality. - Approve supplier deliverables with Delivery Managers and Supplier Quality team. - Lead supplier escalations and coordinate recovery actions. 3. Supplier Management - Lead supplier portfolio management (entry/exit/market screening). - Monitor supplier performance. - Support the Quality team during supplier audits and on-site visits. 4. Quality, Risk & Continuous Improvement - Contribute to continuous improvement of supplier performance, procurement processes and tools. - Monitor and report procurement KPIs covering cost, delivery and planning. Requirements - Space industry (minimum 5 years) - Procurement (minimum 5 years) - Contract negotiation and management - Electronics and Mechanical (preferred) Soft Skills: - Self-motivated / able to work independently - Proactive - Flexible - Leadership - Team player What we offer - The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry. - A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality. - Competitive salary and benefits.