Business Procurement Manager

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.