Procurement Specialist

True Anomaly • Long Beach, CA

6h • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.
OUR MISSION
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
OUR VALUES
Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together
YOUR MISSION
As a Procurement Specialist at True Anomaly, you will be a key contributor to executing our Supply Chain strategy. This role will support the Supply Chain Manger in procurement of goods and services necessary to deliver flight hardware to orbit. This role will also support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of procurement processes and act as an advocate across the business. This role will require someone who wants to dig in, design the processes, and own material and service requirements through delivery. We are looking for a reliable problem solver, someone who can demonstrate the ability to identify issues and develop scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience, OR 4+ years of relevant experience in absence of a degree
• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience
• Procurement/Supply Chain/Vendor Management Experience
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Space-technology supply chain experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in any of the following functional areas – Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies to meet program requirements with focus on optimizing price, delivery, and quality
• Establishing and ensuring compliance with ethics and procurement policies/procedures
• Coordinating with internal teams/stakeholders to diagnose and forecast needs, and develop supply chain strategies to support key projects and efforts
• Managing and supporting key supplier relationships to ensure compliance, transparency, quality, schedule accuracy, and cost-control, including occasional travel
• Negotiating pricing, lead times, and basic terms with suppliers in support of contracting and sourcing efforts to achieve cost, delivery, and quality targets
• Identifying and pursuing strategic agreements with key suppliers such as stocking agreements, re-order points, and other strategic opportunities
• Driving continuous improvement of procurement processes, including collaboration with key stakeholders
• Owning the procurement process from requirement definition to delivery, including supplier onboarding, RFQ's, order release, tracking/status, and invoice approval
• Participating in special projects/extending past written role responsibilities as needed to support the team and organization

Benefits

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree