Procurement Specialist Ariba (all genders)

🚀 Challenge the Impossible​ ​

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1800 professionals, spread across 14 locations in seven countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.

Your crew

You‘ll join a dynamic team , where your role will involve ensuring smooth logistics, efficient production, and timely delivery of our top-notch products. 
We are currently in an exciting transformation where we are growing a Tech Hub in Portugal. Together, we are a diverse team with different backgrounds and personalities, but we are all connected.

Your Mission

The role of the Ariba Procurement Specialist is to ensure the correctness of all Purchase Requisitions (PR) before approval and submission of Purchase Oders (PO) for Indirect Materials. 
As part of the approval flow for Purchase Requisitions in Ariba Buying, the Ariba Procurement Specialist will have the following responsibilities:
•    Conduct all quality checks to ensure that Purchase requisitions include the correct  informantion to perform a PR-PO conversion and allow for a correct invoice posting
•    Act as an interface between Requestors, Indirect Procurement and Accounting to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the process
•    Ensure alignement and compliance with Beyond Gravity guidelines, requirements and working instructions
•    Ensure timely execution of Procurement check requests
•    Monitor timely deliver of missing information / documents to ensure timely approval and conversion of Purchase Requisitions into Purchase orders in Ariba / SAP
•    Manage order confirmations and track goods- and invoice receipt
•    Work within own team and with other teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities

Your Story

•    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,  Supply Chain Management, Economics or a related field.
•    2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related function, ideally within a digital, technology, or innovation-focused environment.
•    Familiarity with. Ariba or other e-procurement software (e.g. Coupa, iValua) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) 
•    Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities 
•    Experience with data analysis, reporting, and procurement metrics.
•    Knowledge of procurement best practices, industry trends, and digital procurement innovations
•    Excellent communication and social skills 
•    Results-oriented and assertive mindset 
•    Mentality to welcome challenges, to take the initiative, and to identify and seize opportunities.
•    Team player
•    Open-minded, strong communicator and networker, willingly involves others and shares information.

Why Beyond Gravity?

You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.
In Lisbon we have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees and a versatile management team.
We offer a hybrid work situation and flexible hours to match your rhythm.
We have moved to our brand-new office.
We have a canteen, free parking spots in our garage and great access to our office either by car or public transports.
We have a competitive salary, meal allowance, health insurance and much more

🌌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. Propel your career to new heights by applying before 03/03/2025. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.​

For questions regarding the position, please contact: ​Mariana Almeida |  | mariana.almeida@beyondgravity.com 
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For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: ​Mari Vargas |  | mari.vargas@beyondgravity.com 

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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.​

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