Indirect Buyer

K2 Space•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$65,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply. The Role As Indirect Buyer, you will support the centralized procurement function covering IT, Facilities, Travel, Consulting, and other enterprise spend categories, alongside capital equipment and MRO/tooling for engineering and production. This is a hands-on execution role responsible for driving measurable cost savings, operational efficiency, and strong supplier and contract management as the company scales. You will own sourcing and planning across your assigned categories while partnering closely with engineering, facilities, and finance to keep the business running.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of indirect procurement experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, operations, or technology environment
Working knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, contracting, and negotiation
Experience reading and interpreting technical specifications and equipment documentation
Strong understanding of inventory management
1+ year of experience with SQL or other information processing software tools
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, facilities, and finance
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

3+ years of technical procurement experience
Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing organizations
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)
Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits

Responsibilities

Source and manage suppliers across IT, Facilities, Travel, Consulting, capital equipment, MRO/tooling, and other indirect categories, often on expedited timelines
Lead sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and negotiate costs and contracts with key suppliers
Manage end-to-end procurement process, including PO creation, invoice resolution, and supplier relationship management
Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders, including onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management
Manage inventory and replenishment planning for indirect and consumable items
Support forecasting and master planning for indirect spend across departments
Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements and align procurement strategy with business priorities
Develop internal analytics/dashboards to track spend, savings, and supplier performance