Senior Buyer
About this role
<p><strong>ReOrbit </strong>is looking for a <strong>Senior Buyer</strong> to own the full procurement lifecycle, from RFPs to contracts and eventual delivery, as we push the boundaries of space data transfer.</p><p>As our Senior Buyer, you will manage supplier relationships, lead complex sourcing initiatives, and handle everything from high-value subcontracts to everyday purchases</p><p></p><p>It's an exciting chance to join a dynamic start-up, with the opportunity to make a real impact, to reach our goal of pushing the boundaries of space data transfer. </p><p>This role will be based in our headquarters in Helsinki, Finland.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Leads the full RFP lifecycle from initial supplier engagement to proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract award, ensuring alignment with technical and contractual requirements</p></li><li><p>Manages supplier relationships end-to-end, from RFP development through post-award administration, for high-value, high-complexity procurements.</p></li><li><p>Establishes and negotiates subcontract agreements, leveraging deep expertise in procurement strategy, supplier evaluation, and compliance-driven sourcing.</p></li><li><p>Serves as project owner for major sourcing initiatives, driving cross-functional coordination, timelines, and successful outcomes</p></li><li><p>Drives cost savings and value optimization through strategic sourcing, relationship building, and creativity</p></li><li><p>Takes initiatives to troubleshoot procurement related bottlenecks & challenges by liasing with Engineering and other relevant stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>No task is too small - you will own and manage high-complexity and high-dollar subcontracts AND track low-risk micropurchases/procurements</p></li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>7+ years of supply chain specific experience</p></li><li><p>Experience owning and managing strict budgets and schedules and can provide examples</p></li><li><p>Understands the various contract structures and their differences</p></li><li><p>Strategic sourcing experience, especially within Asian (India) and European markets<span> </span>English speaking (CFER C1 equivalent).</p></li><li><p>Interpersonal skills to establish rapport with the colleagues and gain their support in getting the job done.</p></li><li><p>Proactiveness in acting quickly,<span> </span>sharing progress updates regularly, and flagging risks or blockers early.</p></li></ul><p>Nice-to-haves:</p><ul><li><p>Space or aerospace experience in a commercial industry</p></li><li><p>A self starter - someone with confidence in their abilities and can jump right in</p></li><li><p>Ability to concisely and effectively communicate situations and issues with others</p></li><li><p>Idea generator - see a problem, offer a solution, and manage the result</p></li><li><p>Experience utilizing ERP for proposal creation and budget/schedule management</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Working at ReOrbit</strong></p><p>At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. We’re all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength. </p><p>We offer</p><ul><li><p>Challenging but rewarding environment you will thrive if you are always reflecting on how to make things better. Your ideas will be heard.</p></li><li><p>Ambitious and supportive network of people, who are motivated to change the space industry, bringing expertise from both classic and new space. And most importantly a possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team, connected by similar mindset and sense of humor. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>What does ReOrbit do?</strong></p><p>ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into truly intelligent, interconnected platforms, defined by software. Our satellite design philosophy revolves around the idea that satellites must network, communicate with each other and thus improve mission efficie