Space Hardware Procurement Lead

GITAI Inc.; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Equity

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GITAI Inc. is seeking a hands-on Procurement Specialist to own end-to-end hardware purchasing for defense programs.

You will source machined parts, PCBAs, harnesses, and services, working directly with engineers to translate technical needs into supplier actions and manage delivery timelines. You’ll negotiate terms, drive supplier performance, and maintain visibility into commitments, lead times, and program risks, all while operating onsite in Torrance, CA.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management for physical hardware.
• Experience working with technical suppliers in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or another hardware environment.
• Strong supplier negotiation skills across pricing, lead time, payment terms, and commercial conditions.
• Ability to work directly with engineers and turn technical requirements into supplier actions.
• Comfort operating with short timelines, changing requirements, and incomplete processes.
• U.S. citizenship is required and the candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement from RFQ through delivery for assigned hardware and defense programs.
• Source machined parts, PCBAs, harnesses, test hardware, raw materials, components, and engineering services.
• Work directly with engineers to understand technical requirements, schedules, and supplier needs.
• Evaluate suppliers and quotes based on cost, lead time, quality, capacity, and risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery commitments, and other commercial terms.
• Drive supplier follow-up, resolve delivery issues, and keep critical hardware on schedule.
• Maintain clear visibility into open POs, supplier commitments, lead times, and program risks.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Engineering collaboration

US citizenship / clearance

Education

Engineering or related field

Job description

GITAI Inc. is seeking a hands-on Procurement Specialist to own end-to-end hardware purchasing for defense programs.

You will source machined parts, PCBAs, harnesses, and services, working directly with engineers to translate technical needs into supplier actions and manage delivery timelines. You’ll negotiate terms, drive supplier performance, and maintain visibility into commitments, lead times, and program risks, all while operating onsite in Torrance, CA.