Lead Procurement Specialist

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pbDeputy Service Manager / Lead Procurement Specialist Opportunity – European Space Agency /b /p pbOverview /b /p pOctagon Professionals International is seeking a Deputy Service Manager / Lead Procurement Specialist to help lead ESA's Purchase Office Support Service.
You will be the operational engine behind the service - deputising for the Service Manager, steering complex procurement, and keeping delivery consistent across ESA's establishments.
It is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both strategy and detail.
You will join Octagon, a professional-services partner that has worked alongside ESA and other international institutions for more than 35 years.
/p pbRole Responsibilities /b /p ul liAct as deputy to the Service Manager and lead the service in their absence.
/li liCoordinate operational delivery across all ESA sites.
/li liEnsure procurement processes are applied consistently and correctly.
/li liManage complex, high-value procurement cases from start to finish.
/li liMentor and support procurement staff across the team.
/li liDrive service improvement and harmonisation initiatives.
/li liDegree in Procurement, Law, Business or Engineering.
/li li8-10 years of procurement experience.




/li liStrong commercial and contractual knowledge.
/li liProven leadership experience.
/li liExcellent communication and stakeholder skills; fluent English.
/li liExperience within ESA or a comparable international or public procurement environment.
/li liExperience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
/li liExperience coordinating teams across multiple locations.
/li /ul pbPackage /b /p ul liCompetitive salary: commensurate with skills and experience.
/li liFixed-term contract aligned to the ESA Purchase Office Support Service, with strong potential for extension.
/li liHybrid working at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands), ESRIN (Frascati, Italy) or ESAC (Madrid, Spain) /li liComprehensive benefits, plus visa and relocation support where applicable - Octagon is a recognised IND sponsor.
/li liAn international, multicultural working environment and real scope for professional development.
/li /ul h3Seniority level /h3 ul liMid-Senior level /li /ul h3Employment type /h3 ul liFull-time /li /ul h3Job function /h3 ul liPurchasing and Supply Chain /li /ul h3Industries /h3 ul liSpace Research and Technology /li /ul #J-*****-Ljbffr

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