Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

As a Procurement Specialist at True Anomaly, you will be a key contributor to executing our Supply Chain strategy. This role will support the Supply Chain Manager in procurement of goods and services necessary to deliver flight hardware to orbit. This role will also support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of procurement processes and act as an advocate across the business. This role will require someone who wants to dig in, design the processes, and own material and service requirements through delivery. We are looking for a reliable problem solver, someone who can demonstrate the ability to identify issues and develop scalable solutions.

Developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies to meet program requirements with focus on optimizing price, delivery, and quality

Establishing and ensuring compliance with ethics and procurement policies/procedures

Coordinating with internal teams/stakeholders to diagnose and forecast needs, and develop supply chain strategies to support key projects and efforts

Managing and supporting key supplier relationships to ensure compliance, transparency, quality, schedule accuracy, and cost-control, including occasional travel

Negotiating pricing, lead times, and basic terms with suppliers in support of contracting and sourcing efforts to achieve cost, delivery, and quality targets

Identifying and pursuing strategic agreements with key suppliers such as stocking agreements, re-order points, and other strategic opportunities

Driving continuous improvement of procurement processes, including collaboration with key stakeholders

Owning the procurement process from requirement definition to delivery, including supplier onboarding, RFQ's, order release, tracking/status, and invoice approval

Participating in special projects/extending past written role responsibilities as needed to support the team and organization

Associate's degree and two years of relevant experience, OR 4+ years of relevant experience in absence of a degree

Aerospace/Defense Industry experience

Procurement/Supply Chain/Vendor Management Experience

Experience using ERP/MRP systems

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical, prioritization and multi-tasking skills

Experience with Microsoft Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel

Space-technology supply chain experience

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Experience in any of the following functional areas Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics

Base Salary: $90,000- $ 110,000

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.