Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world's biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on...

Working in our Procurement and Supply Chain Team

Our Supply Chain team ensures every Open Cosmos mission is supported by the right suppliers, components and services to successfully build, launch and operate our satellite platforms.

This is where you come in.

We're looking for a Product Procurement Specialist: Avionics & Harness to own sourcing across onboard electronics, avionics hardware and harness assemblies. You'll support the procurement of the systems that power, control and connect every part of the spacecraft.

You'll work closely with engineering, mission management and logistics teams to ensure avionics hardware and harness assemblies are procured and delivered in line with system integration and programme schedules.

What will you be doing?

• Managing procurement of avionics hardware, harnesses and associated assemblies
• Coordinating suppliers for electronic subsystems, wiring and integration assemblies
• Supporting sourcing aligned with avionics integration and system test schedules
• Creating and managing purchase orders in internal systems
• Acting as the primary procurement contact for suppliers within your category
• Tracking supplier commitments, lead times and deliveries, escalating risks as required
• Supporting supplier performance monitoring across cost, quality and delivery
• Maintaining accurate procurement data for planning, reporting and audit requirements
• Providing procurement input to engineering and programme teams
• Supporting risk identification and mitigation for long-lead or critical items

What You'll bring

• Understanding of direct procurement for complex, engineered or service-based environments
• Ability to interpret technical and programme requirements into procurement actions
• Working knowledge of supplier management and purchase order processes
• Understanding of lead times, delivery commitments and supply risk
• Confidence working with ERP or procurement systems
• Commercial awareness including cost control and value assessment
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

The kind of person you are

• Takes ownership of your procurement scope and follows through to completion
• Collaborative, respectful and supportive in how you work
• Proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities
• Motivated to deepen your technical and commercial knowledge in avionics and harness procurement

This role will be based in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Please submit your CV in English.

Why Open Cosmos?

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.
• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.
• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.

Division COO Department PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN Role Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist Locations Harwell, UK Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time