Senior Buyer

Overview

Destinus Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Senior Buyer

Destinus Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

About the Role Imagine this - you're not just buying parts, you're fueling a revolution in aerospace. As a Senior Buyer at Destinus , you're the connector between bold engineering dreams and the real-world materials that make them fly. You're at the frontline of supply chain strategy, securing top-tier components, managing complex supplier relationships, and ensuring our procurement ecosystem runs as fast and flawlessly as our UAVs.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You Will Do

• Support strategic supplier selection processes based on technical compatibility, quality standards, and long-term scalability
• Drive contract negotiations that go beyond pricing - securing flexibility, traceability, delivery performance, and risk mitigation
• Build strong supplier relationships that support our shift from prototyping to serial production, anticipating risks before they surface
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and industrialization teams to translate technical needs into sourcing decisions
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders while ensuring alignment with internal policies and project deadlines
• Continuously monitor and optimize inventory levels, supplier lead times, and cost structures across production cycles
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify innovative suppliers, alternative materials, and regional sourcing opportunities
• Implement and track supplier KPIs to ensure quality, delivery, and commercial targets are consistently met
• Support make-or-buy decisions and contribute to the development of procurement strategies that enable manufacturing excellence

Requirements

Who You Are

You think strategically but move fast. You're obsessed with details, but you never lose sight of the big picture. Negotiating is your natural language, and you know how to build solid, long-term relationships that go beyond price tags. You're proactive, resourceful, and thrive when things get complex or unpredictable. You see procurement as a driver of innovation—not just a cost center. Above all, you take ownership, ask the right questions, and never shy away from making bold decisions.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

The Thrill of the Future - Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.

Global Innovation Hub - Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.

Fast-Paced & High-Growth - Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.

Real Impact - Your work won't be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight .

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

Destinus - Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.

#J-18808-Ljbffr