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Eutelsat · 18 hours ago

Technical Buyer

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Eutelsat is a leader in satellite communications, providing global connectivity solutions. The Technical Buyer will manage a purchasing portfolio for connectivity needs, optimizing supplier performance and costs while collaborating with internal stakeholders across engineering and operational teams.

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Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and select the best suppliers for connectivity-related technical purchases

Negotiate optimal purchasing conditions and contracts to achieve savings and cost-reduction objectives

Develop and manage strategic partnerships with key suppliers

Act as a category expert, supporting internal stakeholders from needs analysis through product/service definition

Manage sourcing, selection, and negotiation activities for technical purchases across all Eutelsat Group entities

Monitor supplier performance and ensure optimal service delivery

Qualification

Technical purchasingSupplier relationship managementContract negotiationsTelco market knowledgeSatcom market knowledgeValue analysis toolsFluent EnglishNegotiation skillsCross-functional collaboration