Category Specialist (all genders)

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Category Specialist (all genders)

🚀 Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com

Your Crew:

Join a fast-growing company undergoing an ambitious industrial transformation. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, driven by daily challenges and a strong spirit of continuous improvement. you'll thrive in a structured yet agile environment where precision, collaboration, and the desire to grow together are core values.Every contribution matters — you’ll play a key role in our collective performance.

Your Mission:

The Category Specialist supports the development and execution of the category strategy for a defined portfolio of space-related materials, components, or systems. Reporting directly to the Category Manager, the Specialist manages operational and tactical procurement activities while contributing to supplier performance, cost optimization, and risk management.

Category Management & Strategy Support

Support the Category Manager in developing and maintaining the category strategy, including market analysis, supplier segmentation, and technology assessments.

Execute sourcing initiatives, RFQs, cost analysis, and negotiation activities in alignment with the defined strategy.

Contribute to long-term agreement preparation and supplier selection processes.

Monitor industry trends, risks, and opportunities relevant to the category.

Operational & Tactical Procurement

Collaborate with Operational Procurement in managing purchase requisitions and purchase orders for assigned commodities, ensuring on-time delivery and full compliance.

Track and maintain accurate procurement data, including price lists, lead times, and supplier documentation.

Perform cost breakdown analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership assessments.

Support demand consolidation and planning activities with the Supply Chain and Program teams.

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day supplier interactions.

Track and report supplier performance against QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) metrics.

Contribute to supplier development initiatives and escalation management.

Support risk assessment and mitigation plans, including capacity monitoring and supply continuity.

Program & Cross-Functional Support

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams on technical queries, design changes, and procurement deliverables.

Participate in design reviews, make-or-buy discussions, and industrialization activities.

Ensure alignment with Export Control, Compliance, Legal, and Finance requirements.

Provide data, reports, and inputs for program gates, reviews, and internal governance boards.

Tools, Processes & Governance

Maintain procurement tools, trackers, and dashboards for the category.

Ensure adherence to procurement policies, documentation standards, and audit requirements.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across processes, tools, and templates.

Your Story:

Must’s:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

2–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries.

Familiarity with direct procurement, supplier management, and sourcing processes.

Understanding of technical documentation (drawings, specifications) is an advantage.

Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools, specifically in SAP

Fluent in English. Other languages are a plus.

Nice to have’s:

Experience with space systems, electronics, mechanical parts, or high-precision manufacturing.

Exposure to cost breakdown analysis or supplier development.

Experience working with multinational suppliers and global teams.

Why Beyond Gravity?

Work in an international environment with global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space

A highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know-how in a unique industry

We live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously

Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)

Flexible working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with possibility to buy additional vacation

🌌Are you ready for lift-off?

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team. Please submit your CV in English.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Catarina Rio | | E-Mail schreiben

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Zürich Flughafen, ZH, CH