Buyer/Material Specialist

Gravitics, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics, Inc is seeking a Buyer/Material Specialist in Seattle to support procurement, material planning and BOM ownership for mechanical and structural hardware. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Finance to ensure parts arrive on time, at the right cost and quality.

You will issue POs, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier quotes, manage supplier onboarding, and oversee performance. This role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional communication, and travel to suppliers up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or materials planning (aerospace/defense/hardware manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with technical procurement of mechanical/structural commodities
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manage BOMs
• Strong negotiation and cross-functional communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
• Able to travel to suppliers (~25%)

Responsibilities

• Source mechanical, structural, and related hardware across Gravitics' space structure and habitat programs
• Issue and manage purchase orders, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier quotes
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to drive cost reductions
• Own supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance management
• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Own and maintain BOMs for mechanical and structural assemblies
• Lead clear-to-build reviews and manage long-lead items
• Track inventory levels and material flow to prevent shortages or excess
• Build and maintain internal reporting/analytics on spend and delivery performance

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional comms

Reading engineering drawings

BOM management

Startup environment

Travel ~25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP

SQL

Job description

AtGravitics,we'renot exploring space—we'rebuilding it.We'recreating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, butwe'renot just dreamers;we'redoers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.
Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. Ifyou'reready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther,Graviticsis the place for you.Let'sbuild the future together.

About the Role

Gravitics is looking for a Buyer/Material Specialist to support the procurement and material planning needs of our mechanical and structural hardware supply chain. You will be responsible for sourcing components, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining the Bills of Material (BOM) and aligning with production scheduling to keep our build programs on track. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that works closely with Engineering, Production, and Finance to ensure the right parts arrive on time, at the right cost, and at the right quality to support our aggressive hardware development timelines.

About You

As the Buyer/Material Specialist, you'll be the bridge between Engineering, Production, and our supplier base — translating technical designs and requirements into sourced, scheduled, and delivered hardware. You will own the procurement lifecycle from issuing the purchase order through material receipt, proactively mitigating supply chain risks to maintain uninterrupted production schedules.

Responsibilities

Technical Procurement

• Source mechanical, structural, and related hardware acrossGravitics' space structure and habitat programs, often on expedited or compressed lead times
• Issue and manage purchase orders, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier quotes, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and drawings
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to drive year-over-year cost reductions and favorable payment/delivery terms
• Own supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance management, with Quality department support, including on-site visits tomonitorsupplier health, capacity, and quality
• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving delivery, quality, and invoicing issues quickly

Material Planning

• Own andmaintainBills of Material (BOM) for mechanical and structural assemblies within your commodity area
• Partner with Engineering and Production to lead clear-to-build reviews and ensure long-lead items are flagged and managed proactively
• Track inventory levels and flow of materials to prevent shortages or excess while supporting high-mix, growing production volume
• Build andmaintaininternal reporting/analytics (spend, on-time delivery, lead times) to track supply chain performance and surface risks early

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or materials planning (aerospace/defense/hardware manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with technical procurement of mechanical/structural commodities
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manage BOMs
• Strong negotiation and cross-functional communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment
• Able to travel to suppliers (~25%)

Bonus Points for

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• ERP/MRP or SQL experience
• AS9100 or NPI environment experience

Compensation and Benefits

Your level and base salary will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just onecomponentof the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more.

About Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $95,000 USD