Aerospace Procurement Specialist II

Ursa Major; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life & AD&D

Voluntary Life Options

Emergency Medical Transport

EAP Program

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major, based in the United States, seeks an experienced Buyer to join our procurement team at the Youngstown, OH facility. You will issue purchase orders, coordinate deliveries, and communicate timelines to internal customers, supporting manufacturing and engineering goals in a fast-paced, technically focused environment.

You will engage with suppliers, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and FAR/DFAR requirements while collaborating with Engineering, Material Control,

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in hardware-centered production environment.
• Project management knowledge.
• Experience working in the Federal Government regulatory environment (i.e. understands FAR and DFAR procurement requirements and how they impact suppliers).
• Familiarity with modern ERP systems (experience with Odoo is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, additive and subtractive manufacturing components, services, and equipment needed for manufacturing.
• Proactively monitor and communicate with Supply Chain leadership and internal customers on the status of open purchase orders and delivery timelines.
• Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with new and existing suppliers.
• Support and help drive oversight of the supplier management system, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations (ITAR/EAR, FAR/DFAR).
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure prompt deliveries and optimal pricing.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on supplier performance metrics, delivery commitments, and corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate and support supplier non-disclosure agreement creation and processing.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple engine programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Resolve any issues related to price discrepancies, delayed shipments, or damaged goods.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities and alternative suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Material Control, Quality, Finance, to meet project and production timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP systems

Project management

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Supplier relations

MS Office

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

Ursa Major, based in the United States, seeks an experienced Buyer to join our procurement team at the Youngstown, OH facility. You will issue purchase orders, coordinate deliveries, and communicate timelines to internal customers, supporting manufacturing and engineering goals in a fast-paced, technically focused environment.

You will engage with suppliers, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and FAR/DFAR requirements while collaborating with Engineering, Material Control,