Buyer

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Buyer to own the purchasing system while also driving shipping, receiving, and incoming hardware inspection for spacecraft development and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end purchasing process that directly supports spacecraft development and manufacturing
• Manage supplier relationships, purchase orders, lead times, and procurement activities to ensure uninterrupted support of engineering and production programs
• Ensure engineers have the right parts, materials, and services on time to meet aggressive build and test schedules
• Act as the primary interface between Quantum Space and its vendors, helping keep programs moving without supply chain surprises
• Manage shipping and receiving process for hardware and items that are purchased
• Verify incoming hardware and materials meet purchasing and quality requirements before entering inventory or production
• Improve purchasing processes, documentation, supplier performance, and vendor coordination as the company scales

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or sourcing operations
• Experience owning a purchasing or ERP system and managing purchase orders end to end
• Experience working directly with suppliers to obtain quotations, manage deliveries, and resolve procurement issues
• Ability to work closely with engineers to translate technical requirements into accurate purchases
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment
• Clear and professional communication skills with both internal stakeholders and external vendors

Qualifications

• Nice-to-Have Experience: Experience in aerospace, space, defense, or other complex hardware manufacturing environments; Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, or spacecraft components and BOMs; Experience supporting R&D, prototype builds, or low-rate production; Background working at a startup or small, fast-moving engineering company; Experience with supplier onboarding, vendor performance tracking, and strategic sourcing initiatives

Skills

• Experience in aerospace, space, defense, or other complex hardware manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, or spacecraft components and BOMs
• Experience supporting R&D, prototype builds, or low-rate production
• Background working at a startup or small, fast-moving engineering company
• Experience with supplier onboarding, vendor performance tracking, and strategic sourcing initiatives

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Pay

Base Salary: $50,000 – 100,000

Schedule

Location: Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA