




**Company Description** We are an Engineering and Product Development Center that designs, develops, and produces new technologies, products, and services for a more sustainable society. We work by bridging cities, industry, and universities around major product and service development and industrialization programs from Portugal, in high-tech sectors such as mobility, aeronautics, and space. This Aeronautic Procurement opportunity will be integrated into the Aeronautics team. **Job Description** * Assist and contribute to the sourcing, inquiry, planning, and selection process of suppliers, negotiation of contracts and prices for the acquisition of raw materials, aircraft equipment and systems, as well as continuous supply services, where applicable. * Collaborate in developing strategies related to competitive intelligence (cost, quality, product delivery, technological innovation, new products, and partnerships). * Ensure preparation, negotiation, and management of procurement contracts through administrative support or direct involvement (including direct negotiations with suppliers/partners). * Maintain updated information on supply chains and markets, current prices, price evolution forecasts, and fair values for goods and services. * Manage suppliers focusing on strategic and operational aspects through performance indicators, ensuring fulfillment of established commitments. * Ensure supplier risk assessment, establishing mitigation actions involving stakeholders, preventing potential disputes, and guaranteeing uninterrupted production/commercial operations. * Ensure the preparation of ad hoc contractual documents to meet specific business needs, including research and cooperation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and supply contracts. * Ensure control and analysis of supply costs. * Interact with internal and external departments and interfaces, coordinating communication with suppliers. **Qualifications** * Academic degree in Management, Economics, Law, or similar, provided its relevance to the role is demonstrated. * Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in similar roles (*procurement \& supply chain*), preferably within an Aerospace OEM or tier\-1 supplier. * Excellent communication, coordination, adaptability to complex situations, and foresight capabilities. * Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and supplier interaction. * Demonstrated experience in drafting and detailing supply contracts for aircraft equipment and systems integration. * Knowledge of markets and suppliers of raw materials, aircraft systems, and equipment. * Experience in aircraft development and industrialization cycles. * Knowledge of materials, aerospace manufacturing processes, technical and quality standards and regulations. * Experience in public procurement. * Advanced level in the English language. * Proficiency in MS Office, SAP / ERP, and analytical tools. * Excellent communication, coordination, adaptability to complex situations, and foresight capabilities. **Additional Information** * Dynamic, multidisciplinary team and a positive, relaxed environment. * We facilitate and promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle, integrating work with personal life. * We offer Health Insurance for employees. * Partnerships with gyms, nutritionists, and other benefits. * Three additional vacation days. * Birthday leave.


