Aerospace Purchasing Specialist: Strategize, Source, Deliver

Star Catcher

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Star Catcher in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement workflows for aerospace missions. This crucial role requires sourcing components and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining budgetary constraints.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience in purchasing or logistics, possesses strong negotiation skills, and pays extreme attention to detail. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in Google Workspace is highly preferred.

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, or logistics.
  • Strong ability to negotiate complex quotes and ensure budget alignment.
  • Professional communication for vendor and internal team interactions.
  • Capability to manage and prioritize urgent orders effectively.
  • Ability to find hard-to-reach parts when necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Handle daily order lifecycle by creating Purchase Orders and tracking shipments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers for effective vendor management.
  • Monitor order statuses and alert teams of potential delays.
  • Reconcile invoices with packing slips to ensure accuracy.
  • Monitor stock levels and trigger re-orders for critical supplies.
  • Develop workflows to enhance purchasing process efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Excel
Slack

Job description

Star Catcher in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement workflows for aerospace missions. This crucial role requires sourcing components and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining budgetary constraints.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience in purchasing or logistics, possesses strong negotiation skills, and pays extreme attention to detail. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in Google Workspace is highly preferred.

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