Business Operations

Job Description

GalaxEye is a space tech pioneer in unobstructed, unfettered, continuous Earth Observation. It brings together SAR + MSI capabilities on Satellites to create images that are free of limitations brought with cloud cover. GalaxEye\ vision is to create a constellation of satellites, beginning with Mission Drishti, that sees beyond any fog or clouds, watching over Mother Earth. Earth Observation data the way you need it, data the day you need it. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of satellite data. We are looking for a person to join us in building GalaxEye as Business Operations Associate. Whether you come with experience or are a person with impeccable common sense and decision making skills with a zeal to expand your horizons, we would be glad to have you be part of our team. Career Progression for the Role Beginning with managing the End-to-End Procurement process, you will progress to being the face of the organization in building relationships with external stakeholders - in this case technology vendors with potential for tech partnerships; Government stakeholders for ease of transit of material. You have the chance to help build the business operations process, practices and platforms to create systems optimized for efficiency. Qualifications 2+ years Experience in hardware procurement/2+ years of experience in operations generalist or founders\u2019 office roles Requirements Key Requirements for the Role - Familiarity with hardware procurement - domestic and international. Even if you do not have the said experience but want to learn how to build technical and financial partnership, you should apply. Procurement for hardware deep tech is a nuanced exercise. You need to understand the requirements of the Tech team and delve deeper into understanding the tech and apply first principles of creating availability. This includes finding new vendors, liaisoning with larger tech vendors for tech and research partnerships. Building or possessing understanding of the hardware procurement ecosystem [especially geospatial] to find the most efficient deals - lead times, cost, import duties, freight process time, budget management. Understanding of procurement procedures - Purchase Order creations; managing cost centres; favourable terms of payments; terms and conditions for purchase and delivery of goods and services Knowledge of import procedures. Liasoning with customs clearance authorities and freight partners Inventory management - understanding the tech and apply first principles of creating availability and redundancy management. Understanding of building automation through people, processes and technology.