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

📌 Procurement / Subcontractor Manager Ref. Proc_2027 (Monza)
🏢 Ohb Italia
📍 Monza