Buyer

Where You’ll Make an Impact

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

What It Takes

• 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

Nice To Have

• 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

What You’ll Get

• Ownership – Own and operate the purchasing system and procurement processes that support spacecraft development and manufacturing
• Impact – Enable engineers and programs to execute on schedule by ensuring critical components, materials, and services are sourced reliably and on time
• Collaboration – Work directly with engineers, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to solve real supply chain challenges tied to flight hardware
• Growth – Expand your expertise in aerospace procurement, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and hardware-driven supply chain operations as the company scales

Compensation

• Competitive salary: $50,000 – $100,000, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Additional Requirements

• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.