Junior Purchasing Specialist R&D

About the role

About the Role
Picture this – you’re not just sending emails and chasing invoices. You’re on the front lines of innovation, making sure the parts, materials, and components that power our R&D and small-scale production reach the right place at the right time. At Destinus, every order you track, every supplier you coordinate with, and every demand you manage directly impacts our ability to build cutting-edge aerospace solutions. This isn’t a desk-only job. It’s a fast-moving, detail-driven environment where organization, foresight, and problem-solving matter. Whether you’re coordinating with suppliers, tracking multiple simultaneous orders, or ensuring prototypes get built without delays, you are at the heart of making our ambitious projects a reality.

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´ll Do

• Manage procurement and supply chain activities for R&D projects and small-series production
• Track multiple orders, components, and material demands simultaneously to ensure smooth operations
• Coordinate with suppliers, internal teams, and production staff to meet delivery deadlines
• Maintain accurate records of orders, shipments, and stock levels in internal systems
• Support sourcing of specialized or hard-to-find components, balancing cost, quality, and timing
• Assist in developing and implementing supply chain processes and SOPs
• Proactively identify potential bottlenecks and propose solutions to keep projects on schedule
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure procurement aligns with project priorities