Category Specialist (all genders)

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 2024 the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at:

Your Crew:

Join a fast-growing company undergoing an ambitious industrial transformation. Youll be part of a close-knit team driven by daily challenges and a strong spirit of continuous improvement. youll thrive in a structured yet agile environment where precision collaboration and the desire to grow together are core contribution matters youll 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 Lead 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 Lead 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:

Musts (typically 3-5):

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business or related field.
• 25 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 haves:

• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage priorities and operate in fast-paced environments.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Basic understanding of Export Control and compliance requirements.

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 Nyon 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 a competitive salary and benefits

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 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.