Aerospace Materials & Procurement Lead

Gravitics, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics, Inc is seeking a Buyer/Material Specialist in Seattle to support procurement, material planning and BOM ownership for mechanical and structural hardware. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Finance to ensure parts arrive on time, at the right cost and quality.

You will issue POs, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier quotes, manage supplier onboarding, and oversee performance. This role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional communication, and travel to suppliers up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or materials planning (aerospace/defense/hardware manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with technical procurement of mechanical/structural commodities
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manage BOMs
• Strong negotiation and cross-functional communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
• Able to travel to suppliers (~25%)

Responsibilities

• Source mechanical, structural, and related hardware across Gravitics' space structure and habitat programs
• Issue and manage purchase orders, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier quotes
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to drive cost reductions
• Own supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance management
• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Own and maintain BOMs for mechanical and structural assemblies
• Lead clear-to-build reviews and manage long-lead items
• Track inventory levels and material flow to prevent shortages or excess
• Build and maintain internal reporting/analytics on spend and delivery performance

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional comms

Reading engineering drawings

BOM management

Startup environment

Travel ~25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP

SQL

Job description

Gravitics, Inc is seeking a Buyer/Material Specialist in Seattle to support procurement, material planning and BOM ownership for mechanical and structural hardware. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Finance to ensure parts arrive on time, at the right cost and quality.

You will issue POs, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier quotes, manage supplier onboarding, and oversee performance. This role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional communication, and travel to suppliers up to 25%.