Argotec is an Italian aerospace company specializing in the production of small satellite platforms (from Cubesats up to 250kg-platforms) and innovative products to improve the comfort of space explorers. Thanks to its facilities and know-how, the company's activities follow the "all in-house" concept, which includes design, development, integration, qualification, and operational services. At Argotec, we’re not just building satellites; we’re shaping the future of space innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every Argonaut can contribute with their ideas and expertise, create meaningful value together, and transform feedback and mistakes into opportunities for learning and innovation — growing both professionally and personally, as individuals and as a team. **DUTIES** As **Head of Procurement**, you will will oversee the entire procurement cycle for direct and indirect materials, manage supplier quality accountability, and lead a team of buyers to ensure cost effectiveness, compliance, and operational continuity. The activities will include (but are not limited to):
**Procurement Strategy and Governance**
- Develop and implement the company’s procurement strategy to ensure alignment with business objectives and supply chain needs;
- Govern procurement processes, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, quality systems (ISO/EN9100), and regulatory requirements (Export Control ITAR/EAR);
- Build, maintain, and continuously improve standardized purchasing procedures, workflows, and governance frameworks;
- Manage budget, planning, priorities, and KPIs for the Procurement function. **Supplier Management and Sourcing Pipeline**
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to build a robust and resilient supply base;
- Conduct supplier scouting, segmentation, risk assessments,



and performance monitoring;
- Oversee periodic supplier audits and ensure continuous improvement programs;
- Develop a structured sourcing pipeline enabling cost optimization, innovation, and supply continuity. **Negotiation and Contract Management**
- Lead strategic negotiations for direct and indirect commodities, frame agreements, SLAs, and pricing models;
- Secure competitive commercial conditions, long-term agreements, and strategic partnerships;
- Govern contract lifecycle management and ensure compliance with financial and legal requirements. **Cross Functional Collaboration**
- Ensure strong integration of Procurement within Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality and Finance;
- Support project planning and new product development with clear procurement strategies, Make or Buy analyses, and supplier readiness;
- Facilitate alignment between procurement roadmaps, project milestones, and production schedules. **Team Leadership and Development**
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers, fostering accountability, autonomy, and collaboration;
- Organize daily operations, distribute priorities, and monitor performance;
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and data driven decision-making. **Digitalization and Data Analytics**
- Drive procurement digitalization initiatives (ERP, dashboards, automation tools, analytics);
- Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards for spend analysis, supplier performance,



and operational efficiency;
- Introduce innovative tools (AI for sourcing, advanced reporting, automated P2P workflows) to support scalability. **Operational Excellence & Compliance**
- Ensure timely availability of materials and services aligned with quality, cost, and delivery targets;
- Supervise supplier non-conformities and corrective action processes;
- Promote safety, environmental awareness, and regulatory compliance within the team. **GENERAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Management or related technical field;
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain roles, preferably in the aerospace industry;
- Proven experience managing direct and indirect spend in high-tech, industrial, or aerospace environments.
- Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, contract management, supplier evaluation, and negotiation;
- Solid leadership background with experience managing buyer teams and driving alignment with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Programs and Finance;
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams;
- Hands-on, proactive, and results-driven approach;
- Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to build KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor spending, supplier performance, and procurement effectiveness
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Excellent written and oral communication in English. **REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & SKILLS**
- Strong experience in managing procurement KPIs, milestones, dashboards, and browser‑based procurement tools (e.g., spend dashboards

📌 Head of Procurement (San Mauro Torinese)
🏢 ARGOTEC
📍 San Mauro Torinese