
Harmattan AI provides autonomous defense systems that enhance battlefield awareness and response. The company builds scalable, AI-powered UAVs and ISR capabilities. Key technologies include Gobi, a high-speed interceptor, and Sahara, an autonomous UAV-borne synthetic aperture radar for situational awareness. These systems are designed to be attritable, low-cost, and rapidly deployable within existing military frameworks. Target customers are military and defense organizations seeking advanced UAV and ISR solutions.

Harmattan AI provides autonomous defense systems that enhance battlefield awareness and response. The company builds scalable, AI-powered UAVs and ISR capabilities. Key technologies include Gobi, a high-speed interceptor, and Sahara, an autonomous UAV-borne synthetic aperture radar for situational awareness. These systems are designed to be attritable, low-cost, and rapidly deployable within existing military frameworks. Target customers are military and defense organizations seeking advanced UAV and ISR solutions.
About Us Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
About The Role We are looking for a proactive and skilled Industrial Buyer to join our Manufacturing team in Paris. You will work closely with our R&D, and Manufacturing teams to ensure the timely sourcing and delivery of components critical to our cutting-edge developments. This is a unique opportunity to help define and scale a procurement vision from the ground up.
Responsibilities
Candidate Requirements
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
Strategic Sourcing & Development
Partner closely with R&D teams to anticipate and understand technical needs, ensuring they have the right components and materials at the right time.
Centralize and harmonize orders across R&D modules to improve cost efficiency and streamline processes.
Support supplier negotiations, ensuring favorable terms on quality, cost, and lead times.
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, acting as the bridge between technical teams and suppliers.
Procurement & Order Management
Own the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and placing orders to contractualization.
Monitor and measure supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Ensure on-time, in-full deliveries across all projects, keeping critical milestones on track.
Maintain accurate order tracking, documentation, and reporting to support project visibility.
Process Development & Optimization
Build and scale the procurement process alongside the team.
Play a key role in building and scaling a best-in-class procurement process, working alongside the team.
Propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, cost control, and supplier collaboration.
Contribute to defining Harmattan AI’s long-term procurement vision, with the opportunity to shape strategy from scratch.