Buyer - All Levels

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); Vor Ort; USD 105.000 - 136.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity ownership

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Zusammenfassung

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Buyer at all levels to support procurement for production and R&D. The role emphasizes sourcing materials, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries while optimizing costs and staying compliant.

You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and finance teams to balance budgets and timelines. Join a team building lunar exploration hardware with equity opportunities and comprehensive health benefits,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or 6+ years of procurement experience.
• Experience sourcing suppliers and negotiating contracts.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.
• Experience managing multiple procurement projects using procurement software and Excel.

Aufgaben

• Procurement management: source and purchase materials, ensuring timely delivery for production and R&D.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure optimal stock levels and avoid production disruptions.
• Analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers, ensuring policy compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues to maintain smooth procurement.
• Work with engineering, production, and finance to align procurement with budgets.
• Ensure purchases comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Inventory control

Cost optimization

Contract negotiation

Vendor performance

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory/compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

6+ years of procurement experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Buyer - All Levels

Department: Supply Chain & Procurement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Aviva Buller

Compensation: $105,000 - $136,000 / year

Description

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

What you'll do:

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Management: Source and purchase materials, components, and services, ensuring timely delivery for production and R&D projects
• Supplier Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for pricing, delivery, and quality
• Inventory Control: Collaborate with operations and inventory management teams to ensure optimal stock levels and avoid disruptions in production
• Cost Optimization: Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers, ensuring compliance with Astrolab’s purchasing policies and industry standards
• Vendor Performance: Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, or service to maintain smooth procurement operations
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and finance teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and budgetary constraints
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all purchases comply with company policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records of purchases and contracts

What you'll bring:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field and 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, or 6+ years of relevant procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience sourcing suppliers and negotiating contracts
• Experience with management of supplier relationships
• Experience managing multiple procurement projects while using procurement software and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with direct procurement in the aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries
• Experience implementing or improving procurement processes, including ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems
• Experience supporting supplier performance, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience analyzing procurement data to support sourcing decisions and operational efficiency
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract administration
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Additional Responsibilities

• Availability for periodic offsite field visits and associated travel

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks