Procurement Specialist

About the role

LEAP is transforming space logistics with rapid-response, mass producible launch solutions designed to eliminate bottlenecks in space access. Leveraging proprietary propulsion technology and modern manufacturing techniques, LEAP delivers scalable and cost-effective, launch solutions for national security, commercial payload deployment, and global point-to-point logistics applications.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests for completeness and accuracy and create purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Procure hardware, components, raw materials, machined parts, and other production-related materials.
• Obtain supplier quotations and support pricing discussions.
• Maintain accurate purchase order information, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
• Track supplier acknowledgements, order confirmations, and expected delivery dates.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and proactively resolve material delays or shortages.
• Partner with Finance to support invoice review and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure material availability aligns with program schedules.
• Support supplier communication and relationship management alongside the Supply Chain Manager.
• Assist with supplier identification, evaluation, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate procurement and ERP system data.
• Support receiving activities, inventory organization, and material visibility efforts.
• Document and continuously improve procurement processes as LEAP's supply chain organization grows.
• Support additional supply chain initiatives as business priorities evolve.
• Produce accurate and timely purchase orders.
• Provide supplier quotations and pricing comparisons.
• Maintain updated purchase order and supplier status reports.
• Maintain procurement documentation within LEAP's ERP systems.
• Provide material availability updates that support engineering and production schedules.
• Create process documentation and recommendations that improve procurement efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure materials are available to support engineering development, manufacturing, and launch schedules.
• Maintain accurate procurement records that improve operational visibility and financial accuracy.
• Identify and communicate supply risks before they impact cost or schedule.
• Support supplier performance through proactive communication and follow-up.
• Contribute to scalable procurement processes that support