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Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Procurement Manager

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAugsburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience procuring technical components or assemblies in a demanding industrial environment and successfully negotiating with suppliers.
  • A degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
  • Ability to independently manage technical procurement projects and build sustainable supplier relationships.
  • Negotiation skills and the ability to reconcile commercial and technical requirements.
  • Ability to work proactively and in a structured manner in interdisciplinary teams with diverse stakeholders.
  • German proficiency at C2 level and fluent spoken and written English.
  • Ideally, experience in a technology-driven industry such as space, aerospace, automotive, mechanical engineering, or high-tech manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from requests for quotations and supplier selection through successful award of technical components and services.
  • Negotiate prices, contracts, and framework agreements with national and international suppliers to achieve lasting cost, quality, and delivery benefits.
  • Develop a strong supplier portfolio and build long-term partnerships to ensure a resilient supply chain.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Project Management to implement procurement strategies for complex technical projects.
  • Monitor and optimize purchasing activities in the ERP system and relevant metrics for cost, quality, and delivery performance.
  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to meet delivery dates, identify risks early, and achieve project objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a technology-driven industry such as space, aerospace, automotive, mechanical engineering, or high-tech manufacturing.

About the Company

Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Rocket Factory Augsburg provides flexible, low-cost launch services for small satellites, anchored by its RFA ONE launcher. The vehicle is a 30-meter three-stage rocket: nine Helix engines on the first stage, a vacuum-optimized Helix on the second stage, and a Redshift orbital transfer vehicle on the third stage to deploy satellites into different orbits. It cuts costs by applying automotive-style serial production and off-the-shelf components, aiming for roughly $3,000–$4,000 per kilogram. Its goal is to democratize access to space by enabling affordable, multi-orbit deployment for small-satellite missions.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$256.8M
Headquarters
Augsburg, Germany
Founded
2018

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