Harmattan AI
Operational Buyer (Approvisionneur)
3w ago
Europeodooerppurchase orderssupply chain managementnegotiation
Manage purchase orders and supplier relations to ensure timely delivery of components in supply chain operations.
About the company
- Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
- Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
Responsibilities
- As we scale our production and supply chain capabilities, we are looking for Operational Buyers to join our Supply Chain team. This role sits at the interface between planning and procurement — you will be the execution engine ensuring components are on time, data is accurate, and suppliers are held accountable.
- Translate production requirements into supplier purchase orders, in close coordination with Supply Planners.
- Create, issue and track purchase orders (POs) from placement to delivery within Odoo.
- Monitor deliveries proactively and anticipate supply risks — follow up with suppliers, escalate when needed.
- Negotiate operational conditions with existing suppliers: lead times, MOQ, delivery terms.
- Maintain accurate master data in the ERP (lead times, MOQ, pricing) — you own data quality for your perimeter.
- Coordinate with planning, project and operations teams to ensure component availability.
- Support new supplier onboarding in collaboration with category buyers.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience in operational purchasing or procurement, ideally in an industrial or high-tech environment.
- Proficiency with an ERP system — Odoo preferred, or equivalent (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics).
- Strong attention to detail and rigor in data management and order tracking.
- Ability to work in an agile environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Good communication skills — regular interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Fluent in French and English (international environment).
- Experience in defense, aeronautics or industrial electronics is a plus.
Conditions
- A key operational role in a fast-growing defense startup, with direct impact on product availability.
- A structured Supply Chain team with processes actively being built — you will contribute to shaping them.
- A fast-paced environment with short cycles and close collaboration across engineering, projects and operations.
- We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.