Buyer II

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient Buyer II in the United States to support sourcing and purchasing for aerospace programs. You will manage purchase orders end-to-end—from requisition to closeout—while developing foundational competencies in negotiation, supplier management, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to align procurement with program needs, maintain ERP records, and ensure export-control requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–6 years purchasing/procurement/supply chain experience.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS or government contracting is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems; Costpoint preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong organization and analytical skills with detail orientation.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative, cross-functional orientation in teams.

Responsibilities

• Issue and administer purchase orders for materials, parts, tooling, and services within assigned areas.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes (RFQs) from approved suppliers and support price reasonableness checks.
• Support competitive sourcing events under supervision of senior buyers.
• Analyze supplier quotes for price reasonableness and document in procurement policy.
• Expedite open orders and resolve routine discrepancies with suppliers, receiving, and AP.
• Maintain procurement records in ERP systems with accuracy.
• Ensure POs include quality clauses, export controls, and flow-downs.
• Review requisitions for completeness; identify supply risks and pricing issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and PM to align actions with needs.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; own POs end-to-end.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

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

Tools

CostPoint ERP

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Buyer II 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 II independently manages assigned purchase orders through the full acquisition lifecycle — from requisition intake and supplier outreach through order placement, tracking, and closeout — while developing foundational competencies in negotiation, supplier management, and regulatory compliance.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Issue and independently administer purchase orders for materials, parts, tooling, and services within assigned commodity areas
• Solicit and evaluate quotes (RFQs) from approved suppliers and assist in basic price reasonableness determinations
• 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, 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
• Review and evaluate purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy. Identify and escalate 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
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers. Takes ownership of assigned purchase orders from start to finish
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, 3 to 6 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Contributes positively to team culture, especially during high-demand periods
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• 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
• 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.