About this role
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.<br><br>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 Strategic Procurement Manager Defence/ Munitions you will lead the development, negotiation, and management of supply chain contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and optimizing supplier performance. Responsibilities <ul><li>Develop and implement strategies to optimize the entire supply chain, from procurement to delivery.</li><li>Select, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiate contracts and terms.</li><li>Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the supply chain and implement improvement measures.</li><li>Analyse and mitigate supply chain risks to minimize disruptions.</li><li>Work closely with internal departments (Legal, R&D, Sales) and external partners.</li><li>Prepare reports and analyses on supply chain performance.</li><li>Evaluate and implement supply chain management software and technologies.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Completed degree in Business Law, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.</li><li>Several years of professional experience in a comparable position in Business Law, Munitions, Supply Chain Management, Procurement</li><li>Profound knowledge in drafting complex contracts and negotiating of contract terms</li><li>Strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as a good understanding of numbers.</li><li>Ability to identify complex problems and develop innovative solutions.</li><li>Ideally, experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, etc.).</li><li>Structured, independent, and goal-oriented way of working.</li><li>Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to take responsibility.</li><li><strong style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:600;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:13.3333px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Business-fluent English and German strongly preferred.</strong></li></ul>