Head of Procurement

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

"Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO.

"Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

The Head of Procurement is responsible for leading the procurement function and managing the procurement & logistics team. He/She ensures the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement processes, while supporting strategic direct/project procurement activity, and delivering and owning all indirect procurement end to end process.

Job Description

Lead and structure the procurement & logistics team.

Participate actively in negotiations for direct/project procurement.

Define and deploy the indirect procurement strategy and process.

Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.

Direct Procurement

Direct procurement is covering all project needs.

Participate actively in contract negotiations with suppliers for direct procurement.

Execute the contract once signed (PO management, logistics for good delivery) and ensure a smooth relationship between project teams, suppliers and finance function.

Mutualise procurement and supply chain best practices across projects.

Oversee the full procurement cycle: needs collection, RfP/RfQ, negotiation, contracting.

Lead strategic negotiations across indirect categories.

Ensure supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.

Process & Tools Ownership

Define, implement, and improve procurement processes and tools (ERP, templates, workflows).

Ensure proper use of procurement tools and documentation.

Define and monitor KPIs and reporting.

Reporting & Compliance

Deliver procurement dashboards (spend, savings, supplier performance).

Ensure audit readiness with proper documentation and traceability.

Requirements

Proven experience in team management.

Strong negotiation and leadership skills.

Professional English mandatory.

What we offer

The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.