What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Procurement Manager (m/f/d) position at ARX Robotics GmbH?
About the Role
At ARX Robotics, you will help keep the materials behind our autonomous ground systems moving. You will manage daily procurement activities for direct materials and components, ensuring that the right items arrive at the right time to support production and project execution.
Working with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners, you will run SAP-based purchasing processes, monitor orders, and resolve issues before they affect delivery. Your structured and responsive approach will contribute directly to reliable supply continuity as ARX Robotics grows.
What You’ll Build
- A reliable Procure-to-Pay process for direct materials and components, from purchase requisitions and purchase orders through delivery and discrepancy resolution.
- Clear oversight of purchase orders, including order confirmations, delivery dates, open orders, and changing priorities.
- Strong coordination between suppliers, internal departments, and logistics partners to support timely delivery.
- Competitive offers for non-contracted materials through well-structured Requests for Quotation and comparisons of price, quality, and lead time.
- Practical solutions to order, delivery, quantity, and invoice discrepancies.
- Accurate SAP data covering prices, lead times, supplier information, and order status.
- Up-to-date overviews of open orders, critical delivery dates, and potential supply shortages.
- Smooth day-to-day procurement operations that support production and project teams across ARX Robotics.
What You Bring
- At least 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
- Experience working with ERP software. Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is a strong advantage.
- Practical experience managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, coordinating with suppliers, and resolving operational discrepancies.
- A structured, dependable approach and the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities in a fast-growing environment.
- Strong attention to detail when maintaining purchasing and supplier data.
- Clear communication skills and confidence working with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and logistics partners.
- A hands-on mindset, with the ability to identify issues early, follow them through, and keep others informed.
Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.
What We Offer
Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!
- Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
- 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
- Employer-supported pension contribution
- Learning & development support and team events budget
- Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
- Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
- Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
- Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable
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 a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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