Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for procurement? and do you want to grow with us as a Buyer? Then this new role might be the perfect opportunity for you!

MyDefence is searching for a motivated and organized colleague to join our growing purchasing team. In this role, you will gain valuable experience in all aspects of the procurement process, from sourcing and evaluating suppliers to managing purchase orders, and you will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure we secure the best possible deals for MyDefence. This newly created role is a great opportunity to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment, gain valuable hands-on experience in the procurement field, and be part of a supportive and collaborative team.

What you will do:

Vendor management: Assist our Strategic Buyer with sourcing and qualifying new vendors. Participate in vendor selection based on quality, cost, and delivery terms.

Market research: Research and compare pricing and product specifications from various suppliers

Quotation management: Request for Quotation (RFQ) creation and management

Procurement process: Prepare and process purchase orders

Order tracking: Track order status and ensure timely deliveries

Record keeping: Maintain accurate records of all purchasing activities

What you bring:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of experience in a Buyer role.

Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Language skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Personal skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a team player with a curious mindset and a positive attitude.

What we offer:

Innovative work atmosphere: A company with an expansive growth vision, providing opportunities for personal and professional development.

Influence and impact: An opportunity to influence our vendor strategies and business results while contributing to our vision of saving lives.

Autonomy and balance: A healthy work-life balance offering a high degree of autonomy, flexible work arrangements and a welcoming and supporting work environment.

Salary, benefits and more: Competitive salary, pension, medical and dental insurance. An attractive lunch scheme, an active social club, Friday breakfasts, and more.

Who we are - our company values:

We Dare - Courage

Embrace and learn from mistakes: It is ok to make mistakes. We strive to learn from our mistakes. It takes courage to be honest, set demands, be curious and keep improving our products, ourselves and the organization. 

Be innovative and break boundaries: Courage is also to be innovative, break boundaries, take calculated risks and make decisions on an informed basis. 

Work, stand and fight together: Together we are stronger and therefore we work, stand and fight together for our families, customers and colleagues. 

We Do - Execution 

Clearly define roles, responsibilities and processes: The foundation to excel in execution is to have clear responsibilities and priorities. This is supported by focusing on simplicity and transparency. 

Execute and follow up: Our core way of working is to plan, do check and act. With a strong focus on execution and follow-up, we adjust the pathways and strive always to deliver as promised.

Celebrate success : We rely on stable processes to ensure governance and transparency and we develop or install competencies to manage any increases in complexity.

We Care - I Am Your Wing(wo)man

Be trustworthy, open and honest: We are the Wingmen and -women of MyDefence, watching each other’s backs and creating a safe work environment and safety for our customers.  

Give feedback and have a learning organization: We learn and develop our organization through feedback. We exchange ideas to support that everyone can reach their full potential.  

Be loyal: We all depend on each other. Mutual respect, loyalty and trust are key elements, to respect each other’s competencies and value them as assets. We are loyal to ourselves, our team, partners, and customers. 

Are you ready to become part of the MyDefence team?

Application: If you are interested in applying for the job as Buyer, please do not hesitate to send your application and your CV via the apply button on this page as soon as possible. Please note that we use electronic recruitment and only applications received online will be considered.

Deadline: The application deadline is August 16th. Interviews will begin shortly after the deadline, as we' are mindful of the summer holidays.

Questions: If you need more information regarding the job, please do not hesitate to call or mail Supply Chain Manager Lena Ivshin.