Mechanical Buyer
Core
Sourcing and managing mechanical and structural hardware supply chains for high-power satellite platforms, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery for missions from LEO to deep space.
Role type
Senior mechanical buyer / supply chain specialist (aerospace)
Builds
Mechanical and structural assemblies for satellite platforms (via careerplan.io/jobs/5130012008-mechanical-buyer-at-k2spacecorporation)
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing
Required skills
Technical procurement of mechanical/structural hardware, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, supplier quality management, contract negotiation, inventory management, reading technical engineering drawings, SQL or data analysis tools
Preferred skills
AS9100 implementation/audit experience, New Product Introduction (NPI) environment experience, commodities procurement (machined parts, heat pipes, aluminum honeycomb)
Technologies
SQL, ERP systems (implied by BOM/Inventory), CAD/Engineering drawing tools
Responsibilities
Source structural and mechanical hardware across the satellite on expedited lead times, Negotiate costs and contracts with key suppliers, Manage supplier quality and deliveries to ensure mission success, Act as primary interface between suppliers and internal customers (onboarding, evaluation, project management), Manage Bill of Materials for mechanical and structural assemblies, Develop internal analytics to track supply chain objectives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
