Procurement Specialist (Entry level) - Open Cosmos This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Open Cosmos and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics purposes. See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set. You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page. Accept all cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Cookie preferences Select which cookies you accept On this site, we always set cookies that are strictly necessary, meaning they are necessary for the site to function properly. If you consent to it, we will also set other types of cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent to the different types of cookies using the toggles below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, by clicking the link “Manage Cookies”, which is always available at the bottom of the site. To learn more about what the different types of cookies do, how your data is used when they are set etc, see our Cookie Policy . Strictly necessary These cookies are necessary to make the site work properly, and are always set when you visit the site. Vendors Teamtailor Analytics These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used. Vendors Teamtailor Accept these cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Skip to main content common--header--menu#toggle" data-common--header--menu-target="button" > Career menu Employee Log in as employee Candidate Log in to Connect Share page Facebook X LinkedIn Mail COO · PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN · Harwell, UK · Hybrid Procurement Specialist (Entry level) Apply for this job 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… Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times. Our Procurement & Supply Chain team ensures every Open Cosmos mission is supported by the right materials, suppliers and delivery plans to build and launch our satellite platforms successfully. From sourcing components to tracking deliveries and managing supplier performance,
the team plays a critical role in keeping our missions on track.
The team are now looking for a Procurement Specialist (Entry Level) to support day-to-day procurement and order management activities across our satellite programmes. What You'll Be Doing Creating and updating purchase orders in internal systems in line with agreed commercial terms Supporting order follow-up and expediting activities with suppliers Coordinating with Finance to support invoice processing and accurate record keeping Maintaining procurement system data related to orders, deliveries and commitments Providing procurement inputs to inventory and logistics teams to support material planning Tracking supplier delivery commitments and identifying risks or delays for escalation Supporting the maintenance of supplier data, including cost, lead time and delivery performance Assisting with basic supplier performance tracking and reporting activities Supporting the collection, maintenance and reporting of procurement and supply chain KPIs Assisting with analysis of lead time and delivery data to support continuous improvement Supporting the gathering and maintenance of supplier and market intelligence What You’ll Bring Understanding of procurement and purchase order processes Ability to manage procurement data accurately within ERP or purchasing systems Understanding of supplier lead times, delivery commitments and order tracking Confidence working with data, systems and spreadsheets Strong attention to detail and data accuracy Clear and professional communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities Understanding of working within defined processes and approval controls A genuine interest in procurement and supply chain, with motivation to learn, develop and grow within
the role 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 Locations Harwell, UK Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Open Cosmos Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. Whether this is monitoring agricultural yields, assessing the damage of oil spills or providing navigation solutions, we believe that data from satellites is the most effective and sustainable way of achieving this. Apply for this job COO · PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN · Harwell, UK · Hybrid Procurement Specialist (Entry level) Loading application form Career site Data & privacy Manage cookies Employee login Candidate Connect login Already working at Open Cosmos? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor
Location
Didcot, GB
Total raised
$63.0M
Last stage
Growth
Investors
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