Purchasing Coordinator

spacedynamicslaboratory; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join our Business and Finance Offices in Utah. The role focuses on processing invoices, creating requisitions and PO's, and supporting supplier management and cross-functional teams. The candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to comply with established procedures. Salary ranges are offered with opportunities to grow within a government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong problem-solving and computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities to support multiple people and tasks.
• Must comply with relevant processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, generate reports, audit transactions and files.
• Assist with issuing, tracking, entering, and closing quote requests.
• Create requisitions and basic purchase orders.
• Collaborate with Property, Shipping/Receiving, Accounting, QA, Travel, Subcontracts and Supply Chain.
• Support supplier management activities and self-assessments.
• Back up travel coordinators for booking travel and reimbursements.
• Assist with small business outreach and onboarding paperwork.

Skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Atlassian

Job description

Job ID: 9551

Date Posted: September 30, 2026

Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our Business and Finance Offices. This role requires analysis, attention to detail, and compliance with processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes invoices, produce reports, audit transactions, and audit files
• Assists with issuing, tracking, entering, and closing quote requests
• Creates requisitions and basic purchase orders
• Supports cross collaboration with Property, Shipping/Receiving, Accounting, Quality Assurance, Travel, Subcontracts, and Supply Chain
• Assists with self-assessments
• Supports supplier management activity
• Backs-up the travel coordinators for booking travel and reimbursing travelers
• Assists the small business liaison officer with small business outreach efforts, including collecting capability statements and attending business conferences
• Vets’ paperwork such as suppliers, including onboarding paperwork, market research, and tracking supplier status
• Assists subcontracts office with contract closeouts
• Assists the Supply Chain Senior Manager with operational support activities
• Represents the company with professional and ethical conduct when interacting with all contacts, including suppliers, customers, and colleagues

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient computer and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Organizational and planning skills including the ability to support multiple individuals and tasks at one time
• Compliance with relevant processes and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, business, supply chain or related field
• Professional experience in a government contractor and/or R&D environment
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe, and Atlassian products

Salary Range

• $32,000 - $60,000
  • Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL?

SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact [e-mail].