Aerospace Development Buyer - Flexible Schedule

Benchmark Space Systems Inc; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible schedule

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

Benchmark Space Systems seeks a Development Buyer to own development purchasing, procurement of prototype hardware, and supplier onboarding to support design and testing milestones. You will partner with engineering, program management, and supply chain to ensure timely material delivery for R&D activities.

The role emphasizes strong supplier relationships, contract management, and early cost-reduction initiatives in a fast-paced aerospace setting at our Pleasanton, CA site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain roles, preferably in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong experience with supplier relationships, contract management, and sourcing.
• U.S. Person Requirement: due to export control laws; Visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain to support development builds and NPI activities.
• Source and procure prototype and low-volume hardware, ensuring alignment with program schedules and technical requirements.
• Evaluate purchase requisitions, lead RFQs/RFPs, and manage supplier selection based on cost, quality, delivery, and technical capability.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance tracking and issue resolution.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to support evolving product design and technology needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers on lead times, design changes, and engineering updates during development cycles.
• Track and communicate material status to internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency on risks and schedule impacts.
• Support make vs. buy decisions and cost reduction initiatives early in the design phase.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and internal requirements.
• Assist in transition from development to production (handoff to production procurement and supply base scaling).

Skills

Procurement

Supplier mgmt

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

U.S. Person Requirement

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Benchmark Space Systems seeks a Development Buyer to own development purchasing, procurement of prototype hardware, and supplier onboarding to support design and testing milestones. You will partner with engineering, program management, and supply chain to ensure timely material delivery for R&D activities.

The role emphasizes strong supplier relationships, contract management, and early cost-reduction initiatives in a fast-paced aerospace setting at our Pleasanton, CA site.