Logistics & Procurement Manager (F-35 Program)

Patria is a workplace where you build common security. At Patria, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, sea and air, expertise is vital. Quality is in people – in each and every one of us. You make the difference. 

Patria is a trusted international provider of customer-centric defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions with a strong growth strategy.

For more information, please visit www.patriagroup.com.

We are now looking for a

Logistics & Procurement Manager (F-35 Program)

to join our F135 Engine Assembly project. Project team is standing-up the new assembly and manufacturing factory in collaboration with the Engine manufacturer (OEM). New manufacturing establishment requires new machinery, equipment, production tools, furnishment, materials and consumables. In addition of that the logistics processes and solutions need to be planned and built-up for continues factory operation. Your contribution will start with procurement activities but overtime it will move more towards for logistics management.

In this role, you will be responsible for the project procurement (capital equipment; strategic sourcing excluded), planning and building-up logistics capability into the new factory.

The logistics includes planning and implementing processes for inbound and outbound logistics with all details like inventory and material handling solutions, shipping and customs practices and export control practices. You define and implement processes for internal factory logistics, work cell storages and staging, in cooperation with the production industrialization function. 

You work in close collaboration with the Project team, Patria’s Supply Chain organization and the Engine manufacturer.

Your working place is first in Tampere but later in Nokia Linnavuori.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a person who is experienced in international manufacturing industry environment. You can be experienced in international trade laws, rules, and compliances. You are experienced in modern logistics processes and implementations in manufacturing industry.   

You are energetic, driven, analytical and technical affinity.  You have active mindset with high motivation to learn more about new technology and its procurement and logistics. You are a good team player, having good negotiating skills and both technical and financial view making procurement and logistics solutions.

The chosen employee must have:

• Experience in international procurement (machinery and equipment, tooling, materials)
• Experience in building-up and developing new logistics solutions in manufacturing industry
• Experience in international commercial operation
• Ability to communicate professionally in English both verbally and in writing and capability to produce documents in both Finnish and English (Professionally)
• University degree in appropriate area.

Furthermore, it is beneficial if you have:

• Knowledge of aerospace industry and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of export control procedures.

What we offer

At Patria, you can do things that others don't even get to see. You have a chance for a long and versatile career with Patria’s unique products and services. 

We offer you personnel benefits, such as an annual performance bonus, employment bicycle benefit and extended health care, among other things.

Interested?

Choose a workplace where you make a difference and send your application on our website. We will start processing the applications even before the deadline. For more information, please contact Harri Majanmaa (040 869 3290) or harri.majanmaa@patriagroup.com. 

This job requires a passed drug test and Personnel security clearance by authorities.

Why Patria?

Securing society: we are proud to advance national and international security. It requires a responsible attitude and excellence that guarantees reliability in all conditions. 

You have an impact: at Patria, you have an impact in the contents of your work, career development, your clients’ and the whole company's success. You can be as good as you can ever be. 

Focus on the essential: do what you love and see the results of your work. You are crucial to us. We want you to be well and live a full life. 

A great bunch of people: we work in innovative and energetic teams where smiling is allowed. We believe that the best results are achieved in a good atmosphere.