About this role
About Us <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today.</span></p> Your mission <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:5pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">As the Non Production Buyer (all genders) you will manage the acquisition of all </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">non-production goods ensuring the continuous, cost-effective, and compliant supply </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">required for seamless business operations by optimizing supplier relationships, and </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">implementing best-practice procurement strategies to minimize risk and maximize </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">organizational value.</span></p> Responsibilities <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><br></p><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers for indirect goods (e.g., </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Prototypes, test equipment, office supplies, IT equipment).</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Manage and monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and compliance standards.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Process and manage purchase requests (PRs) from internal stakeholders.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">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.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Track the status of all open orders from requisition through delivery, updating the corresponding Jira ticket or status for the internal requestor.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Resolve issues related to orders, such as delivery delays, discrepancies, or incorrect invoicing.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Analyze spending patterns and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and consolidation.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Analyse and mitigate supply chain risks to minimise disruptions.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Work closely with internal departments (Legal, R&D, Sales) and external partners.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Prepare reports and analyses on supply chain performance.</span></p></li></ul> Qualifications <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Professional of Technical Management or a comparable qualification.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as a good understanding of numbers.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Structured, independent, and goal-oriented way of working.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to take responsibility.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Native or business-professional proficiency in German is required.</span></p></li></ul> Nice to have <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:11pt;margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">First experience in a comparable position in Supply Chain Management,Procurement</span></p></li></ul>