The Role
Owns end-to-end operational procurement for a component category, managing purchase orders, supplier performance, shortages, escalations, costs, quality, and on-time delivery. Acts as the primary supplier contact and coordinates with planning, quality, logistics, finance, and manufacturing teams. The role also drives process improvements, digitalization, supplier visits, and production continuity across multiple sites.
Summary Generated by Built In
Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses оf any scale. To date, Ajax's product portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation. The company employs 5, 000 specialists.
We develop local teams because we understand that local experts best comprehend market specifics. The company has sales representatives worldwide, including Italy, Spain, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the USA, Australia, South Africa, and other regions. The Global Business Development team is like-minded people who share the ambitious goals of Ajax Systems.
The best software combined with powerful hardware has forever changed the perception of security systems for users and industry professionals. Being recognized at the biggest specialized exhibitions such as IFSEC, Expoprotection and Intersec, as well as winning prestigious awards from industry-leading media like PSI magazine and GIT SECURITY, today Ajax is one of the most awarded security systems in Europe.
Ajax Systems' production includes four factories, two of which are located in Ukraine, one in Turkey, and one in Vietnam. At the same time, the company's certification according to the ISO 14001 standard ensures a minimal impact of production on the environment. The selection of components for Ajax device manufacturing is determined by the presence of manufacturer declarations confirming compliance with RoHS requirements.
The company emerged against the backdrop of revolution and war. That's why resilience is the cornerstone of the brand's DNA, and the fight against evil by creating the best security and automation devices is Ajax's unwavering mission.
The role
The role
You own operational procurement for a defined commodity/category of components end-to-end — from purchase order to component delivered to our factory, on time, in the right quantity and at the agreed quality. Because we run our own production across several manufacturing locations, you are the day-to-day single point of contact with your suppliers and the link between them and our Planning, Quality, Logistics and Finance teams.
We move fast, and our scope keeps growing and changing. We expect a strong getting-things-done attitude and hands-on. Own your issues end-to-end, stay close to the detail, and close them.
Key responsibilities:
- Full order management, expedite / de-expedite and drive OTIF ≥ 97 % for your category (e.g., passive components, PCBs, semiconductors, mechanicals, plastics, raw materials, radio modules).
- Manage shortages and escalations end-to-end; keep production running across our sites and stakeholders informed.
- Own the day-to-day cost of your category — recommend solutions that optimise cost without compromising quality or delivery.
- Visit suppliers and production sites as needed — including urgent cases and primary/quality inspections — to understand the process and strengthen good results and cooperation.
- Uphold integrity in all supplier dealings — transparent, fair and free of conflicts of interest.
- Drive process improvements and digitalisation within your scope.
What we expect:
- 8+ years as Commodity Buyer / Operational Buyer / Procurement Specialist in a manufacturing environment — ideally supplying components to in-house production.
- Solid command of the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process and a confident user of an ERP system + Excel
- English at B2 level for daily work with international stakeholders across our manufacturing locations.
- Ability to manage several projects and priorities at the same time, identifying problems and driving them to a result.
- Strong getting-things-done attitude: ownership, sense of urgency, hands-on involvement, structured problem-solving, and flexibility for a growing and changing scope.
- Willingness to travel to suppliers and production sites as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or similar); a technical degree is a plus.
- Hands-on SAP experience — a strong plus as we evaluate it for our procurement landscape.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Master’s degree in finance, engineering, or supply-chain / foreign-economic-activity.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience as a Commodity Buyer, Operational Buyer, or Procurement Specialist in a manufacturing environment
- Experience procuring components for in-house production
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process
- Confident use of an ERP system and Excel
- English proficiency at B2 level
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Structured problem-solving, ownership, urgency, hands-on involvement, and flexibility
- Willingness to travel to suppliers and production sites as required
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, economics, or a similar relevant field
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Master’s degree in finance, engineering, supply chain, or foreign economic activity
- Technical degree
- Hands-on SAP experience
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The Company
What We Do
The largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe. Designed and developed in Ukraine
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