Purchasing Specialist

Patria is a workplace where you build common security. At Patria, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, sea and air, expertise is vital. Quality is in people – in each and every one of us. You make the difference.

Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Protected Mobility, Defence and Weapon Systems and Sustainment Solutions business areas, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical functions on land, sea and air – when if is not an option. Patria’s operating countries include Finland, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Japan. Read more www.patriagroup.com.

Defence and Weapon Systems is responsible for, among other things, the sales, offering, and delivery of weapon systems, air surveillance-related products, and drones.

We are now searching for a

Purchasing Specialist, Operations, Defence and Weapon System

Our Defence and Weapon System business area production environments depend on reliable purchasing of components, efficient logistics coordination, and strict compliance with international trade regulations. To support our Defence and Weapon System operational growth, we are looking for a systematic, highly hands-on and performance-driven Purchasing Specialist to ensure uninterrupted supply chain and material flow. Purchasing Specialist is responsible for operational procurement. You work in close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You monitor supplier quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous material availability for production
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, components and sub-assemblies.
• Placing orders based on purchase proposals, order and delivery follow-up
• Develop related processes and procedures for operative purchasing
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid production stoppages
• Resolve actively material shortages or supply chain bottlenecks
• You actively communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Supplier collaboration with both domestic and international supplier networks
• Monitoring material deliveries, communicating potential delivery issues, and taking corrective actions
• Parameterizing and maintaining purchased items in the ERP system

What kind of person are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Business
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial purchasing and logistics
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and item data
• Good collaboration and communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• A proactive approach to developing your own work and purchasing practices
• Fluent Finnish and English language skills

We offer you

You have a chance for a long and versatile career with Patria’s unique products and services. In this position, you will have a great opportunity to impact Patria’s international growth and be part of steering our way into the future. 

We offer you personnel benefits, such as an annual performance bonus and vast employment benefits. We have a comprehensive occupational health, which includes e.g. specialists. We also offer free time accident insurance.

Would you like to be part of our story?

You can submit your application through our recruitment system. Please apply by 25.05.2026. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email.

For more information about the position, please contact: Recruitment Consultant Jonna Salonen (Friday 15.5 / 14-15 or Wednesday 20.5 / 12-13).

📞 +358 50 475 5706

We will process your information confidentially. A security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Why work with us?

1. Securing society: We are proud to advance national and international security. It requires a responsible attitude and excellence that guarantees reliability in all conditions

2. You have an impact: At Patria, you have an impact in the content of your work, career development, your clients’ and the whole company's success. You can be as good as you can ever be.

3. Focus on the essential: Do what you love and see the results of your work. You are crucial to us. We want you to be well and live a full life.

4. A great bunch of people: We work in innovative and energetic teams where smiling is allowed. We believe that the best results are achieved in a good atmosphere.