Procurement & Purchasing Officer opportunity – European Space Agency

Location: ESTEC, Noordwijk (Netherlands) – ESRIN, Frascati (Italy) – ESAC, Madrid (Spain) | Positions: 6 - 8

Overview

Octagon Professionals International is recruiting six to eight Procurement & Purchasing Officers to provide end-to-end purchasing support for ESA’s Purchase Office Support Service. Each Officer independently handles the full Purchase Order process. It is an excellent opportunity to build a procurement career within a respected international organisation. Octagon has partnered with ESA and other institutions for more than 35 years.

Role & Responsibilities

• Analyse Purchase Requests and select the appropriate procurement route.
• Prepare Requests for Quotation and communicate with suppliers.
• Evaluate quotations and prepare Purchase Orders.
• Support commercial negotiations and maintain procurement documentation.
• Provide procurement advice to ESA customers.
• Contribute to the harmonisation of procurement practices across ESA establishments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Ability to independently manage the complete Purchase Order process.
• Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; fluent English.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within ESA or a comparable international organisation.
• Professional procurement qualification, or working towards one (e.g. CIPS).
• Experience across multiple procurement categories.
• Additional European language skills.

Package

• Competitive salary: commensurate with skills and experience.
• Fixed-term contract aligned to the ESA Purchase Office Support Service, with strong potential for extension.
• Hybrid working at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands), ESRIN (Frascati, Italy) or ESAC (Madrid, Spain)
• Comprehensive benefits, plus visa and relocation support where applicable - Octagon is a recognised IND sponsor.
• An international, multicultural working environment and real scope for professional development.

Ready for this new challenge? Apply now.

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