Strategic Procurement Manager

vor 2 Wochen

Munich, Bayern, Deutschland ARX Robotics Vollzeit 80.000 € - 120.000 € pro Jahr


The Role

As a Strategic Procurement Manager (m/f/d), you'll own and scale ARX's strategic and operational purchasing across hardware, electronics, and system components as part of the Procurement team. You will secure our supply chain for high-stakes defense production, drive cost optimisation, and shape our supplier ecosystem across Germany, the UK, Ukraine and beyond. Your work enables ARX to deliver mission-critical systems fast, reliably, and at scale. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
  • Lead all procurement activities across direct (hardware, electronics, components) or indirect spend
  • Build and manage supplier relationships with a focus on reliability, compliance, and cost-efficiency
  • Own negotiation, contracting, and performance management with key vendors and strategic partners
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Legal, and Finance to align supply chain with product roadmap
  • Ensure full compliance with defense, export control, and dual-use procurement regulations
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, drive localization and resilience across Europe
  • Implement procurement KPIs, ERP integration, and scalable sourcing processes


Your Profile
  • 5+ years of procurement experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, or electronics is a strong advantage
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with SAP is a strong advantage
  • Proven ability to build supplier networks and negotiate under pressure
  • Strong commercial mindset combined with operational grit
  • Comfortable working in a startup-paced, cross-border environment
  • Experience with EU tender law, dual-use goods, and military supply chains is a plus
  • Fluent in English; German is a strong plus
  • High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and a drive to deliver


Benefits and Perks
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
  • Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
  • Room for professional growth and development
  • Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups


About us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have areal impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology 
 
In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer the opportunity to participate in the company's success. ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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