Purchasing & Materials Lead
Core
Own day-to-day purchasing administration and support inventory, receiving, shipping, and logistics for engineering and hardware programs.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing & Operations Manager
Builds
Procurement processes, inventory visibility, and supply chain operations for spaceflight hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Hardware Manufacturing
Required skills
Purchase order processing, supplier coordination, inventory management, receiving and shipping logistics, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving
Preferred skills
ERP platforms, quality-controlled environments, traceability requirements, startup experience
Technologies
ERP platforms
Responsibilities
Manage approved purchases through fulfillment including purchase order processing and supplier coordination; Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on quotations, pricing, availability, and lead times; Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records; Manage inventory, receiving, materials, and shipping activities; Support broader business operations including office and facility needs; Take ownership of operational projects and process improvements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
