Team Lead Category Procurement (all genders)

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.

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.

• Team Leadership and Development: Provide disciplinary and technical leadership to the Procurement team, mentoring team members (e.g., Procurement Managers, Buyers) and managing resource allocation to ensure departmental goals are met.

• Risk and Supply Assurance: Proactively identify, analyze and mitigate critical supply chain risks, including managing long lead times and obsolescence. 

• Drive the rapid identification, verification and implementation of second-source components in close coordination with Engineering to prevent production line stoppages.

• Process and Tool Ownership: Oversee the optimization and implementation of digital procurement processes and tools utilizing ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite) for nventory, purchasing and data clean-up

• Cross-Functional Interface: Serve as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders (R&D, Production, Quality, Logistics). Facilitate the New Product.

• Introduction (NPI) process and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to new suppliers or components.

• Reporting & Governance: Report directly to the Global Head of Procurement including preparing reports and analyses on supply chain performance and evaluating/implementing supply chain management software and technologies.

• Completed degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.

• Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, operations or supply chain management, including demonstrated experience in a leadership or team lead role.

• Profound knowledge in all areas of the supply chain, from forecasting and material planning to negotiation and troubleshooting of bottlenecks

• Exceptional skills in contract negotiation and managing supplier performance in a fast-paced, defense-related environment.

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with a proven ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Structured, independent, and goal-oriented way of working.

• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to take responsibility.

• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or high-tech electronics industry is highly valued.

• Fluency in both German and English.