Buyer II

Ursa Major; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Short and Long Term Disability

Basic Life/AD&D

Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical

EAP Program

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Colorado team, reporting to the Procurement Lead. The role focuses on issuing purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring timelines with suppliers to support manufacturing and engineering goals.

You will work across Engineering, Material Control, Quality, and Finance to meet production timelines while ensuring ITAR/EAR and FAR/DFAR compliance. Strong ERP and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR procurement requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems; Odoo is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for materials and services.
• Monitor open POs and delivery timelines with internal customers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Oversee supplier management system ensuring ITAR/EAR, FAR/DFAR compliance.
• Build strong supplier relationships for on-time deliveries and pricing.
• Track supplier performance metrics and corrective actions.
• Assist with NDA creation and processing.
• Support multiple engine programs in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Project Management

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Odoo and ERP

Tools

Odoo

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Ursa Major is looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team, who will report to the Procurement Lead. You will increase operational efficiency by engaging with our suppliers, issuing purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, and communicating timelines to internal customers. We prefer that you are proficient in informational flow and communication, which are necessary to succeed at a smaller, technical organization. You will support the Manufacturing team while facilitating engineering goals and supporting all organizational groups.

We prefer that you are comfortable using modern ERP systems, MS Office suite, project management software, and have excellent communication skills.

This position is available in our Berthoud, Colorado and Longmont, Colorado facility.

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.

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).

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $68,000 - $85,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.