Lead Procurement Specialist

pbDeputy Service Manager / Lead Procurement Specialist Opportunity – European Space Agency /b /ppLocation: ESRIN, Frascati (Italy) /ppbr/ppbOverview /b /ppOctagon 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. /ppbr/ppbRole Responsibilities /b /pulliAct as deputy to the Service Manager and lead the service in their absence. /liliCoordinate operational delivery across all ESA sites. /liliEnsure procurement processes are applied consistently and correctly. /liliManage complex, high-value procurement cases from start to finish. /liliMentor and support procurement staff across the team. /liliDrive service improvement and harmonisation initiatives. /li /ulpbr/ppbEssential Skills Experience /b /pulliDegree in Procurement, Law, Business or Engineering. /lili8-10 years of procurement experience. /liliStrong commercial and contractual knowledge. /liliProven leadership experience. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder skills; fluent English. /li /ulpbr/ppbDesirable Skills Experience /b /pulliExperience within ESA or a comparable international or public procurement environment. /liliProfessional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS). /liliExperience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system. /liliExperience coordinating teams across multiple locations. /li /ulpbr/ppbPackage /b /pulliCompetitive salary: commensurate with skills and experience. /liliFixed-term contract aligned to the ESA Purchase Office Support Service, with strong potential for extension. /liliHybrid working at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands), ESRIN (Frascati, Italy) or ESAC (Madrid, Spain) /liliComprehensive benefits, plus visa and relocation support where applicable - Octagon is a recognised IND sponsor. /liliAn international, multicultural working environment and real scope for professional development. /li /ulpbr/ppbReady for this new challenge? Apply now. /b /ppOctagon Professionals International is a full-service recruitment and HR services firm with nearly 40 years of experience in the European and international market. Our large network of professionals across multiple functional areas, and multinational team provide flexible solutions customised to individual client needs. /ppbr/ppPrivacy Notice: In order to apply for this vacancy you must submit your personal information to Octagon Professionals. Octagon Professionals will collect, use, and process your personal information as mentioned in our Privacy Policy. Our policy and processing of your personal information is compliant with the GDPR. /ppbr/p