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, weapon systems, air surveillance-related products, and drones, as well as their sales, offering, and deliveries.

We are now searching for a

Purchasing Specialist, DWS Operations, UAS-Systems (2 positions)

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 and develop supplier quality and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure material availability for production by placing purchase orders and following up order confirmations and deliveries

• Monitor shortages, delivery deviations and other supply risks, and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Maintain purchasing parameters, supplier and item data in the ERP system

• Communicate actively with domestic and international suppliers

• Support inventory management and the coordination of inbound logistics

• Participate in the development of operational purchasing processes and working practices

• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, sourcing, logistics and other internal stakeholders

• Support the establishment and development of the supply chain for drone and unmanned systems activities

What we expect from you 

• Previous experience in operational purchasing, procurement, material planning, supply chain or a comparable role

• Experience with ERP- or MRP-systems

• Ability and willingness to work with ERP-systems and maintain accurate purchasing data

• Interest in technical products and ability to understand item data and technical documentation

• A systematic, proactive and practical way of working

• Good collaboration and communication skills

• Good Finnish language skills and good working proficiency in English

• Interest in drones, unmanned systems and emerging technologies

Considered an advantage

• Experience in industrial- or production-related purchasing

• SAP or SAP S/4HANA experience

• Experience in an international supplier environment

• Understanding of electronics, mechanical components, assemblies or other technical products

• Experience in regulated, security-critical or defence-related industries

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 8.9.2026. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email.

For more information about the position, please contact Henri Virtanen, Manager - Purchasing and Logistics, Defence and Weapon Systems.

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We will process your information confidentially. A standard 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.