Indirect Purchasing Specialist
Description
Indirect Purchasing Specialist
Redwire Corporation is a global space and defense technology company building the infrastructure of the future and delivering multi-domain solutions. Redwire Defense Tech specializes in the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our technologies are trusted and deployed across defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors worldwide.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Indirect Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team.
The role is focused on the procurement and coordination of indirect goods and services required to support company operations, including IT equipment and software, training services, R&D materials, facility-related purchases, professional services, and other non-production requirements.
The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage procurement of indirect goods and services across multiple company functions.
- Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and approval workflows.
- Identify, evaluate, and coordinate suppliers for indirect procurement categories.
- Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and support cost optimization initiatives.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier records, contracts, and invoices.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and service quality.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, IT, Engineering, Quality, HR, and Operations teams.
- Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, compliance, and purchasing efficiency.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience in procurement or purchasing of goods and services.
- Experience with indirect procurement categories is considered an advantage.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Good commercial understanding and negotiation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and administrative discipline.
- Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
- Experience working with ERP or procurement systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools.
- Fluent in Latvian and English.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, economics, supply chain, or a related field is considered an advantage.
What We Offer
- A modern production facility with cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic work environment.
- Salary 2300–2500 EUR gross per month.
- Health insurance and children’s accident insurance after the probation period.
- Accident insurance from the first working day.
- Annual performance-based bonus program.
- Yearly salary review.
- Financial support in special life situations.
- Free parking and company shuttle bus Jelgava–Rīga–Jelgava.
Join our team and develop your technical skills while working with world-class technologies! Please submit your CV in English by clicking “Apply” or sending it directly to [email protected].
We appreciate every application, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The information submitted by the candidate will be processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the company's recruitment procedures will be used for recruitment purposes.