Buyer I

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient, high-energy Buyer I to support the sourcing and purchasing of materials, components, parts, and services for aerospace programs. You will manage purchase orders from requisition to closeout under guidance of senior staff, building foundational procurement and supply chain skills.

This entry-level role offers exposure to government contracting considerations, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience or familiarity with procurement/supply chain principles is preferred.
• ERP systems experience, Costpoint preferred.
• Able to operate in a high-tempo, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Issue and administer purchase orders for materials, parts, tooling, and services within assigned commodity areas under close supervision.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes (RFQs) from approved suppliers.
• Support competitive sourcing events under the direction of senior buyers or procurement management.
• Analyze supplier quotes for price reasonableness and ensure proper documentation in accordance with procurement policy.
• Expedite open orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve routine discrepancies with suppliers.
• Maintain procurement records in ERP systems.
• Ensure purchase orders include quality clauses, export control requirements, and contractual flow-downs.
• Assist in supplier onboarding and approved vendor list maintenance.
• Identify and escalate supply chain risks or pricing anomalies to senior staff.
• Work across Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to align procurement actions with program needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

OVERVIEW

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Buyer I who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Buyer I who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. This role will support the sourcing and purchasing of materials, components, parts, and services in support of aerospace programs and operations. Working under the guidance of senior procurement staff, the Buyer I manages assigned purchase orders through the full acquisition lifecycle — from requisition intake and supplier outreach through order placement, tracking, and closeout. This role is an entry-level position designed to develop foundational procurement and supply chain management skills.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Issue and administer purchase orders for materials, parts, tooling, and services within assigned commodity areas under close supervision
• Solicit and evaluate quotes (RFQs) from approved suppliers
• Support competitive sourcing events under the direction of senior buyers or procurement management
• Analyze supplier quotes for price reasonableness under close supervision and ensure proper documentation in accordance with procurement policy
• Expedite open orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve routine discrepancies with suppliers, receiving, and accounts payable
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records in ERP systems
• Ensure purchase orders include applicable quality clauses, export control requirements, and contractual flow-downs
• Assist in supplier onboarding, performance data collection, and approved vendor list maintenance
• Identify and escalation supply chain risks, delivery issues, or pricing anomalies to senior staff
• Works effectively across Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to align procurement actions with program needs
• Takes ownership of assigned purchase orders from start to finish
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, 0 to 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic understanding of procurement and supply chain principles.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Basic familiarity with FAR/DFARS or government contracting a plus
• Experience with ERP systems Costpoint preferred
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a high-tempo, ambiguous, and evolving environment
• Basic problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution
• Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

Equipment and Machines

• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.