Commercial Officer

Space Forge is a fast growing advanced materials company. Our goal is to exploit the extreme temperature, microgravity and ultra-high vacuum conditions available in low earth orbit (LEO) to manufacture materials that cannot readily be grown terrestrially. Returning these materials to earth, we aim to revolutionise the semiconductor market and to make space work for humanity. To achieve this we have developed a range of technologies including the world’s first returnable and reusable satellite platform, the ForgeStar®.

We are now looking to hire a Commercial Officer to join our growing Commercial and Procurement team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented and ambitious individual looking to build a career in a dynamic and fast-growing company. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Commercial Tasks

• Assisting with commercial administration activities
• Raising, issuing and registering NDA’s – both customer and supply-chain facing
• Supporting bid preparations
• Preparing requests for ROM information to support bid and proposal activities (i.e raising an early stage procurement plan)
• Assisting with the preparation of contract changes and contract closure documentation

Export Control Tasks

• Supporting Export Control/Trade Compliance team on routine tasks such as administering and filing EUUs, Customs Documentation, Export Control Licences etc
• Assisting with the preparation and running of training courses and any other administrative activities, as required.

Procurement Tasks

• Assisting with raising and issuing purchase orders for routine purchases that fall under a certain budget threshold (value TBC)
• Supporting the end to end Procurement process, order acknowledgements through to delivery and invoice
• Supporting our Functional and Technical Leads in identifying potential candidate suppliers, initial engagement on request for information activities (for both bids & projects)
• Preparing request for information/proposal/quotation documentation packs, under the guidance of the Procurement Managers that include appropriately tailored T&Cs etc
• Collating RFI/RFP/RFQ responses and prepare Space Forge evaluation reports in conjunction with Functional and Technical Leads

Requirements

Technical skills:

Essential –

• Either 2:1 or 2:2 graduate, no specific subject, or with 1-2 years relevant work experience
• Expected to be able to work out of the Cardiff / Bridgend site ~ 2-3 days a week

Soft skills:

• Self-starter with proactive mindset and a willingness to learn
• Literate and detail-conscious
• Logical thinker
• Inquisitive mind
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible and co-operative approach towards changing business needs

Benefits

Salary range: £25,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on knowledge, experience and skills

We believe in a future where our most polluting industries are moved off the planet, built for sustainability, and returned back to Earth for the benefit of all. Space is the next step for our manufacturing needs.

At Space Forge, we believe in creating the best possible workplace that suits every single person that joins us.

• Flexitime hours – 40 to be worked across Monday-Sunday as fits both your needs and the needs of the role
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme at 4% matched
• Charity or cause you’re passionate about? Up to 5 volunteering days a year to support the things closest to you and make an impact
• Super cool office and factory – the coffee is on us (and it’s certified carbon neutral too, our snazzy machine does anything from the humble americano to a superb flat white)
• Pizza pay day – okay, it’s not always pizza, but if you’re at the office on pay day, lunch is on us
• We’re changing the way humanity builds, we think that’s exciting, and we want you to be excited about it too. That’s why we have an Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) so you can own part of our journey
• You’re the master of your own destiny. We offer every person at Space Forge a £1500 annual learning budget so you can choose the training or experiences to help you grow
• Your mental health is important! You’ll have access to Spill – an all-in-one mental health support platform offering completely anonymous therapy sessions to our whole team

• Working with a passionate, friendly and highly motivated team
• Maternity / Paternity benefits beyond statutory

Closing date: 14th June 2024 however we accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and that starts with hiring diversely. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Space Forge.

If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Space Forge, please do let us know when you apply.