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.