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About The Position
Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain and catalyzing the emerging space economy. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building first-of-their-kind aerospace systems, requiring urgency, ownership, and a commitment to solving challenging technical problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or high-technology industries
- Experience purchasing technical or engineered components
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
- U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) is preferred
- Aerospace or spacecraft manufacturing experience
- Experience purchasing machined components, electronics, composites, or electromechanical assemblies
- Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and ITAR requirements
- Experience supporting prototype and low-volume manufacturing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working directly with engineering teams
- Passion for the commercial and national security space industry
Responsibilities
- Purchase aerospace components, raw materials, machined parts, electronics, and engineering services
- Create and manage purchase orders while ensuring timely delivery
- Request quotations (RFQs), evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing and lead times
- Expedite critical materials to support engineering and manufacturing schedules
- Resolve supplier delivery and quality issues
- Work directly with engineering teams to understand technical purchasing requirements
- Source prototype and production hardware for development programs
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and design revisions affecting purchased parts
- Identify alternate suppliers when schedule or technical risks arise
- Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international suppliers
- Evaluate supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost
- Support onboarding of new suppliers
- Maintain accurate supplier information and procurement records
- Coordinate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure material availability
- Monitor inventory levels of critical engineering components
- Support receiving and verification of purchased materials
- Assist with inventory accuracy and ERP transactions
- Help improve purchasing processes and procurement workflows
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or schedule
- Support implementation of procurement best practices and supplier development initiatives
Benefits
- Equity opportunity
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
