Overview In this role you manage the end-to-end subcontracting lifecycle for key equipment and subsystems, acting as the main interface with suppliers and ensuring on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery. You will coordinate with Engineering, MAIT, and Quality to resolve technical and contractual issues while leading supplier evaluations and negotiations. The position offers cross-project procurement exposure across Europe and contributes to cost reduction and risk management within space projects.

Responsabilità

Interface with subcontractors from RFQ to delivery and acceptance

Lead full subcontracting process: RFQ, supplier selection, contract negotiation, PO, expediting

Sourcing and identification of subcontractors

Prepare and coordinate RFI/RFP (ESA Best Practices)

Draft Statements of Work and data packages

Support contract officer on programmatic parts of contracts

Lead evaluation of subcontractors' proposals

Coordinate supplier activities and contract negotiations per PM guidelines

Manage on-time, on-cost, on-quality delivery of critical equipment

Collaborate with Engineering, MAIT, and Quality to resolve issues





Identify cost reduction and improvement opportunities

Identify and manage subcontractor risks

Prepare and coordinate meetings and reviews as chair

Coordinate procurement activities across multi-projects

Contract change management and negotiations

Contribute to supplier Evaluation, performance monitoring, and lessons learned

Requisiti fondamentali

- Master's degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Telecommunications, Management, Mechanical or comparable
- 3–5 years' experience in procurement, subcontracting or project supply chain in space/aerospace/defence
- Strong knowledge of contract management and negotiation
- Familiarity with ESA/ECSS and/or MIL-STD standards; Export Control regulations a plus
- Fluent in English; other European languages a plus
- Availability to travel to suppliers in Europe and abroad
- Project management mindset
- Ability to manage complex supplier relationships
- Analytical thinking
- Contract management
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier relationship management

📌 Project Procurement Manager (Milano)
🏢 Ohb Italia
📍 Milano