About the role
Job description
Our Mission
At constellr, we use thermal intelligence from space to understand what is happening on Earth - where, when and at scale. Our satellite constellation delivers high-resolution land surface temperature data, giving governments, defence organisations, commercial operators and global institutions the intelligence they need to monitor change, assess risk and make better-informed decisions.
From national security and critical infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience, constellr turns temperature into actionable intelligence for a changing world.
Your Role
You'll handle constellr's general procurement needs — from office supplies to service contracts — keeping the business running smoothly and cost-effectively
Key responsibilities • Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with business objectives, optimize costs, and ensure the timely sourcing of goods and services. • Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, contract negotiation, and performance management. • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key internal stakeholders to drive value, innovation, and service excellence. • Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and risk mitigation measures while ensuring contractual compliance. • Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and procurement risks, implementing improvement initiatives where required. • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards. • Analyze spend data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide regular reporting on procurement performance, supplier metrics, and business outcomes. • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, operations, and business leaders to support strategic initiatives and continuous process improvement.
Job requirements
About you
Required: • Experience in procurement or purchasing • Strong organisational and negotiation skills • Comfort managing multiple vendor relationships simultaneously • Fluent in German and English
Nice to Have: • Experience with procurement/ERP systems • Experience in a scaling company with growing purchasing needs • Professional procurement certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or MCIPS • Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and category management
Why join constellr? • High-Impact National Security Mission: Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellation, delivering sovereign-grade "behavioural" intelligence from space to close critical blind spots for defence, intelligence, and maritime surveillance agencies. • Fast-Paced "New Space" Innovation: Work at the leading edge of a rapidly evolving defence sector. By leveraging modern, agile New Space methodologies, you will help design, build, and deploy dual-use thermal payloads into operational orbit at a speed and scale that traditional aerospace models simply cannot match. • Broad Interdisciplinary Exposure: Accelerate your professional growth by collaborating daily with a diverse, international cohort of astrophysicists, software developers, and defence-system engineers. • Inclusive & Scientific Culture: Join a high-trust team deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and scientific excellence, where academic curiosity is paired with high autonomy and a flat hierarchy. • Financial Upside & Well-being: Benefit from a Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees, giving you a true stake in the company's growth, alongside highly flexible hybrid working models.
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