Procurement Specialist, Drones & Defense Operations

Patria; Tampere; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Occupational health

Free time accident insurance

Job summary

Patria is seeking a systematic and hands-on Purchasing Specialist for DWS Operations, UAS-Systems. You will ensure material availability, coordinate with suppliers, and support inbound logistics to sustain drone and unmanned systems production.

The role requires experience in operational purchasing, ERP/MRP systems, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders. English and Finnish language skills are essential; located in Finland.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational purchasing, procurement, material planning or similar roles.
• Ability to work with ERP/MRP systems and maintain accurate purchasing data.
• Interest in technical products and ability to read item data and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability by placing purchase orders and tracking deliveries.
• Monitor shortages and supply risks; coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain purchasing parameters and supplier/item data in the ERP system.
• Communicate with domestic and international suppliers.
• Support inventory management and inbound logistics coordination.
• Participate in developing operational purchasing processes and practices.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, sourcing, logistics and other teams.
• Support supply chain development for drone and unmanned systems activities.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Procurement

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Finnish language

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Patria is seeking a systematic and hands-on Purchasing Specialist for DWS Operations, UAS-Systems. You will ensure material availability, coordinate with suppliers, and support inbound logistics to sustain drone and unmanned systems production.

The role requires experience in operational purchasing, ERP/MRP systems, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders. English and Finnish language skills are essential; located in Finland.