Spacecraft Procurement Lead

Quantum Space; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Equity sharing

401(k) matching

Job summary

Quantum Space seeks a hands-on Buyer to own the purchasing system and drive shipping, receiving, and incoming hardware inspection for spacecraft development and manufacturing.

The role serves as the primary procurement owner for engineering and operations, ensuring critical flight hardware, materials, and services are sourced competitively, purchased accurately, and delivered on time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or sourcing operations.
• Experience owning a purchasing or ERP system and managing purchase orders end to end.
• Experience working directly with suppliers to obtain quotations, manage deliveries, and resolve procurement issues.
• Ability to work closely with engineers to translate technical requirements into accurate purchases.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end purchasing process that directly supports spacecraft development and manufacturing.
• Manage supplier relationships, purchase orders, lead times, and procurement activities to ensure uninterrupted support of engineering and production programs.
• Ensure engineers have the right parts, materials, and services on time to meet aggressive build and test schedules.
• Act as the primary interface between Quantum Space and its vendors, helping keep programs moving without supply chain surprises.
• Manage shipping and receiving process for hardware and items that are purchased.
• Verify incoming hardware and materials meet purchasing and quality requirements before entering inventory or production.
• Improve purchasing processes, documentation, supplier performance, and vendor coordination as the company scales.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP system

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Quantum Space seeks a hands-on Buyer to own the purchasing system and drive shipping, receiving, and incoming hardware inspection for spacecraft development and manufacturing.

The role serves as the primary procurement owner for engineering and operations, ensuring critical flight hardware, materials, and services are sourced competitively, purchased accurately, and delivered on time.