Procurement Associate

Astro Mechanica • San Francisco, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government.
We're seeking a Supply Chain & Business Operations Manager who will own the operational backbone of our procurement processes and vendor relationships. You are a high-energy generalist who will ensure that our supply chain is efficient, transparent and scalable while supporting broader business operations. You can form a technical understanding of our prototyping, testing and propulsion teams in order to support their development objectives. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and think critically and systematically about implementing scalable practices while staying on top of many moving parts.
As an early team member, you’ll lead our supply chain, procurement, and vendor operations, with the opportunity to define your role and grow into broader responsibilities across the organization. Specifically, you will:

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience (consulting, operations, strategy, or other analytical/operational roles); startup experience is a strong plus, and exposure to hard tech or manufacturing is a bonus.
• A high-energy generalist who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and enjoys building structure where little exists.
• Excellent communicator who can translate between technical teams, external vendors, and leadership.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills; comfortable engaging with suppliers and partners to secure favorable terms and build trust.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly get up to speed on new domains.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with critical suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers to ensure reliability and quality.
• Develop and own procurement processes—from sourcing and negotiations to contracting and vendor performance management.
• Oversee logistics, inventory tracking, and fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery of parts and materials for engineering teams.
• Anticipate risks in the supply chain and design contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and leadership to align procurement and operations with company goals.
• Establish scalable systems and workflows to support rapid growth and evolving business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
• Flexible work environment
• Company-funded perks, including weekly team lunches and Astro Mechanica swag

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees