Buyer

Xona Space Systems • Burlingame, CA

1d

About The Position

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. As Buyer, you will procure space-grade components and materials for the development, integration, testing, and production of Low Earth Orbit satellite systems. You will support engineering and manufacturing teams by executing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining compliance with export control, quality, and contractual requirements. Your work will have significant impact on our goal of bringing cutting edge navigation technologies to space.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or 2+ years of experience as a buyer in a technical field)
• Experience working in Aviation/Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, or Robotics in a purchasing capacity
• Experience purchasing technical components, hardware, machined parts, and electronics
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration internally, and for vendor management externally
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving program needs and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all documentation and transactions

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Quality Management (QMS) Systems, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Experience with consignment and turnkey purchasing for PCB assembly or other complex electrical builds
• Understanding of domestic and international shipping requirements and ability to prepare shipping documentation.
• Familiarity with HTS codes, ECCN basics, Incoterms, and controlled
• For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Procure space-grade components and materials for the development, integration, testing, and production of Low Earth Orbit satellite systems.
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams by executing purchase orders.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain compliance with export control, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support systems and software scale-up.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level