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Stark

AI-enabled, software-defined unmanned defense systems

Supply Chain Manager - Electronic Components

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeMunich, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable qualification is required.
  • Several years of professional experience in a comparable position in Supply Chain Management or Procurement is required.
  • Profound knowledge of electronic components is required.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with a good understanding of numbers and data management, are required.
  • The candidate must be able to identify complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
  • The candidate must work in a structured, independent, and goal-oriented manner.
  • The candidate must demonstrate teamwork skills and willingness to take responsibility.
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.
  • The candidate must submit a CV in English.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize the supply of electronic components, including SMD and THT components.
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels to minimize overstocking and shortages.
  • Select, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers and brokers, and negotiate contracts and terms.
  • Identify supply-chain bottlenecks and inefficiencies and implement improvement measures.
  • Analyze and mitigate supply-chain risks to minimize disruptions.
  • Work closely with internal departments, including R&D, production, quality, logistics, and sales, and with external partners.
  • Prepare reports and analyses on supply-chain performance.
  • Partner with development teams in the early phase, develop resilient supply-chain strategies, secure safety stock for series products, negotiate and manage supply-chain contracts, ensure compliance, and optimize supplier performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle NetSuite is desirable.

About the Company

Stark

AI-enabled, software-defined unmanned defense systems

Stark develops AI-enabled, software-defined unmanned systems for European and NATO forces, including air and sea platforms and a mission-control software suite. Its products run as autonomous hardware platforms guided by the Minerva software layer, which plans, commands, and monitors missions for units like the OWE-V Virtus VTOL and Vanta USVs. Stark differentiates itself with a Europe-focused tech stack and formal defense partnerships, backed by NATO and European funding, plus expanding European and Ukrainian manufacturing and R&D sites. Its goal is to empower European and NATO forces with advanced autonomous capabilities while scaling production and expanding capabilities in electronic warfare and mission management.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$627.4M
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2024

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