Senior Procurement Lead for Aerospace & Space Systems

Axiom Space; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a Senior Buyer to lead the full procurement lifecycle for high-value, technically demanding purchases supporting programs and operations. You will negotiate with strategic suppliers, manage subcontracts, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Contracts, and Quality, and involves developing RFQs/RFPs, conducting market research, and

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, engineering, or a related field required; 8 to 12 years purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience
• Demonstrated experience managing complex subcontracts and purchase orders with values exceeding $1M
• Proven experience with FAR and DFARS compliant procurement in a government contracting environment
• Experience with ERP systems - Costpoint, SAP, Deltek, or equivalent required
• Demonstrated experience conducting price and cost analysis, and competitive source selection
• 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

Responsibilities

• Execute the full procurement lifecycle from pre-procurement planning through contract closeout for complex, high-value, and technically sensitive purchases
• Develop, issue, and manage competitive solicitations including RFQ/RFP/IFB
• Conduct thorough price and cost analysis to establish fair and reasonable pricing
• Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, delivery, and performance with suppliers
• Draft, review, and administer purchase orders, blanket orders, and subcontracts
• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance with milestone tracking and invoice review
• Process purchase order modifications and change orders
• Coordinate subcontract closeout activities and final invoicing
• Identify and escalate compliance concerns to Procurement leadership
• Ensure all suppliers are verified on the Approved Supplier List
• Conduct NDA verification prior to release of proprietary data
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Contracts, and Quality to align procurement with program requirements
• Participate in program reviews and supplier meetings as Procurement representative
• Support development of Statements of Work and technical specs
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Provide procurement guidance to material planners and junior buyers

Skills

Price analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, engineering, or related field

8–12 years purchasing/procurement/supply chain experience

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Deltek

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a Senior Buyer to lead the full procurement lifecycle for high-value, technically demanding purchases supporting programs and operations. You will negotiate with strategic suppliers, manage subcontracts, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Contracts, and Quality, and involves developing RFQs/RFPs, conducting market research, and