Director of Procurement & Supply Chain

About the role

Clearspace is building a sustainable space ecosystem and needs a senior leader to design and run its global procurement and supply‑chain function. As Director, you will create the strategy, introduce best practices and build a high‑performing team across Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute a comprehensive supply‑chain strategy aligned with ESA and national agency requirements.
• Lead the creation, negotiation and management of supplier contracts, master service agreements and statements of work.
• Develop make‑or‑buy decisions, optimise sourcing, and drive cost‑saving initiatives.
• Oversee vendor selection, performance monitoring, audits and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, ISO, ITAR and other standards.

Required profile

• 10+ years of leadership experience with global suppliers and contract manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of the European space ecosystem, ESA procurement rules and geo‑return principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑million‑euro capital projects and multi‑site supply‑chain programmes.
• Fluency in English; French or German is a plus.

Required skills

• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.
• Supply Chain Management software.