Buyer

About the Role
Imagine this. You are the person making sure critical materials, components, and suppliers move at the same speed as innovation. In this role, you will sit at the center of operations, production, and supplier coordination, helping transform advanced aerospace programs from prototype into scalable industrial reality. You will manage procurement execution end to end, keep suppliers aligned, solve operational bottlenecks before they become production risks, and help build a resilient supply chain in one of Europe’s fastest-moving aerospace environments.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full purchasing cycle from purchase requisition validation to purchase order issuance and supplier follow-up
• Ensure suppliers commit to pricing, lead times, quantities, and delivery schedules while maintaining strong operational relationships
• Monitor open orders and proactively expedite critical materials to avoid shortages and production disruptions
• Escalate supply risks, delivery delays, and supplier performance issues quickly and in a structured way
• Maintain accurate ERP data to support operational planning, procurement visibility, and reporting activities
• Coordinate closely with production, engineering, and internal stakeholders to align procurement priorities and mitigation plans
• Taking full responsibility for assigned suppliers and procurement activities end-to-end. 
• Support sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, RFQ and RFP processes, and commercial alignment initiatives
• Participate in supplier negotiations related to operational, commercial, and delivery performance
• Resolve operational procurement issues related to deliveries, invoices, and documentation
• Identify recurring supplier or process issues and contribute to corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the evolution of procurement processes, supplier performance management, and operational ways of working
• Balancing operational urgency with structured and disciplined execution. 
• Ability to adapt priorities and react quickly in dynamic operational environments.