Space Procurement Sourcing Specialist I

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Stock in company

401(k) with company match

Medical plans

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Sourcing Specialist I to place purchase orders, support R&D through production ramp, and secure supply for thousands of parts used in rockets and satellites. You will balance cost, quality, and delivery while partnering with engineering and production teams.

The role requires 1+ years of sourcing experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and up to 10% travel. Competitive pay, stock options, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (2+ years total).
• Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Proven knowledge of purchasing processes.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time

Responsibilities

• Sourcing materials after evaluating vendor capability, price and delivery needs.
• Ensure on-time delivery of material to Rocket Lab.
• Manage business relationships with suppliers.
• Lead RFQ process for competitive bids and best price.
• Collaborate with Engineering to meet procurement requirements.
• Provide status to material planners on POs and delivery dates.
• Negotiate terms to meet quality, cost and delivery.
• Maintain purchase order data in the ERP system.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Purchasing processes

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

ERP system

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Sourcing Specialist I to place purchase orders, support R&D through production ramp, and secure supply for thousands of parts used in rockets and satellites. You will balance cost, quality, and delivery while partnering with engineering and production teams.

The role requires 1+ years of sourcing experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and up to 10% travel. Competitive pay, stock options, and comprehensive benefits are offered.