Procurement Specialist

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

16d•$65,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Procurement Specialist at True Anomaly, you will own the day-to-day execution of indirect procurement — sourcing the services, tools, facilities, and operational goods that keep our teams moving. You will manage the full purchase-to-pay cycle, handle vendor relationships, and solve the supply problems that pop up without warning. This is a tactical, execution-focused role for someone who is organized, resourceful, and energized by getting things done quickly and correctly in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

3–6 years of procurement or purchasing experience, with meaningful exposure to indirect spend categories
Hands-on experience executing the full procure-to-pay process, including issuing RFQs, evaluating quotes, and managing POs
Strong vendor management skills — comfortable holding suppliers accountable and resolving disputes directly
Highly organized with the ability to manage a high volume of open orders and competing priorities simultaneously
Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
Clear communicator who keeps stakeholders informed without being asked
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or technology manufacturing environments
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, or ITAR compliance requirements as they apply to purchasing
Exposure to contract administration (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs)
Experience contributing to procurement process buildout in a startup or high-growth company

Responsibilities

Execute the full procure-to-pay process: intake requests, issue RFQs, evaluate bids, issue purchase orders, and confirm delivery and invoicing
Maintain an active vendor list for indirect categories, ensuring competitive options are available when needs arise
Track open purchase orders and proactively follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery
Support contract administration for indirect agreements — NDAs, MSAs, SOWs — coordinating with legal as needed
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for indirect vendors, managing performance expectations and resolving delivery, quality, or invoicing issues quickly
Identify and qualify new vendors when existing suppliers cannot meet requirements on cost, lead time, or capability
Escalate and resolve vendor disputes, short shipments, and invoice discrepancies without letting issues linger
Maintain accurate procurement records — POs, quotes, contracts, and receipts — in the procurement system of record
Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and ITAR requirements as they apply to indirect procurement activities.
Identify repetitive or manual procurement tasks and recommend process improvements to reduce cycle time
Communicate clearly on delivery status, vendor issues, and cost variances so internal stakeholders are never left guessing