Procurement Manager - Indirect Material (all genders)

TLDR

As the Procurement Manager Indirect Material, you will optimize supplier relationships and implement best-practice procurement strategies to minimize risk and maximize organizational value.

About Us

STARK is a defense technology company that is fundamentally changing the deployment of
autonomous systems across various operational domains. We design, develop, and
produce high-performance uncrewed systems that are software-driven, scalable in large
quantities, and cost-efficient. This provides our forces with a decisive advantage in
challenging combat environments.
Our focus is on immediately deployable, high-performance systems – not vague future
promises. In a time of growing threats, STARK strengthens the technological superiority of
NATO allies and their partners to ensure deterrence and defend Europe today.

Your mission

As the Procurement Manager Indirect Material you will manage the acquisition of all
non-production goods ensuring the continuous, cost-effective, and compliant supply
required for seamless business operations by optimizing supplier relationships, and
implementing best-practice procurement strategies to minimize risk and maximize
organizational value.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers for indirect goods (e.g.,
  • Prototypes, test equipment, office supplies, IT equipment, ).
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company.
  • Manage and monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and compliance standards.
  • Process and manage purchase requests (PRs) from internal stakeholders.
  • Jira Ticket System Integration: Utilize the Jira system as the primary intake method for purchase requests, converting approved and categorized Jira tickets into formal Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP or procurement system.
  • Track the status of all open orders from requisition through delivery, updating the corresponding Jira ticket or status for the internal requestor.
  • Resolve issues related to orders, such as delivery delays, discrepancies, or incorrect invoicing.
  • Analyze spending patterns and market trends to identify opportunities for cost  savings and consolidation.
  • Analyse and mitigate supply chain risks to minimise disruptions.
  • Work closely with internal departments (Legal, R&D,sales) and external partners.
  • Prepare reports and analyses on supply chain performance.

Qualifications

  • Completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Master
  • Professional of Technical Management or a comparable qualification.
  • First experience in a comparable position in Supply Chain Management,Procurement
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as a good understanding of numbers.
  • Structured, independent, and goal-oriented way of working.
  • Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to take responsibility.

STARK is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance unmanned systems to enhance the deployment of autonomous technologies across various domains. Our focus is on delivering software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective solutions that give NATO Allies a decisive advantage in contested environments, addressing today's rising threats.

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