What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Supply Chain Analyst (all genders) position at Beyond Gravity?
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. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com
Your Mission
The Business Improvement Analyst is responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement organization. This role involves leading transformation projects, developing tools, analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring compliance, and collaborating across functions to optimize procurement processes.
- Support Transformation Projects: Drive and embed procurement transformation initiatives to improve processes and systems.
- Map and document as-is and to-be end-to-end processes in collaboration with the operational organization and the process community, following a lean approach. Define, implement and monitor process KPIs that are relevant to the business.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify bottlenecks, challenges and pain points that can be addressed through process improvement.
- Provide training and information to the procurement community in regard to processes, policies, etc to ensure a high-level of compliance and adherence.
- Support and/or be a focal point for audits, both internal and external.
- Launch and lead process and performance improvement projects that fulfill business and operational needs.
- Implement new ways of working to drive agility and efficiency.
- Monitor process performance, and provide insights, recommendations and actionable solutions.
- Co-facilitate building “improvement roadmap” with operational teams
- Develop Tools and Templates: Create and implement procurement tools and templates to measure and enhance procurement performance.
- Ensure Compliance: Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
- Implement Best Practices: Design and implement best practices for procurement, including digital initiatives and sustainability programs.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Your Story
Must’s
- 3-5 years of professional experience in process / performance management and optimization, preferably in a large organization
- Degree in an Engineering field, highly desirable
- Experience in project management
- Knowledge about procurement and supply chain processes and management systems and operating model design
- Knowledge of lean principles
- Experience with SAP, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Ariba is highly desirable
- Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in procurement systems, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strategic mindset
Nice to have’s:
- Proactive and Strategic: Ability to think strategically and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborative: Strong ability to work cross-functionally and foster alignment across teams.
- Data-Driven: Proficiency in using data to drive decisions and improvements.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, industry trends, and digital procurement innovations.
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 with free breakfast and snacks, 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
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 with free breakfast and snacks, 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. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
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.