Astro Mechanica
aerospace
ProcurementAssociate/TechnicalBuyer
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“Procurement Associate / Technical Buyer at Astro Mechanica. Skills: procurement, vendor management, supply chain. Root out demand signals. Take parts and materials from early engineering conversations through vendor prospecting, quoting, negotiation, order placement, supplier follow-up, delivery tracking, and receipt”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, production control, manufacturing, or vendor coordination in a hardware environment, Exceptional organization skills, Experience working with technical teams, supplier communication comfortable calling vendors, requesting quotes, negotiating basic terms, confirming schedules, and escalating when needed, Detail-oriented and process-minded
Nice to Have
Exposure to aerospace, export-controlled environments, AS9100 suppliers, or regulated hardware is a plus
What You'll Do.
Root out demand signals
Take parts and materials from early engineering conversations through vendor prospecting
Drive supplier schedule execution
Create and maintain detailed procurement trackers
Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing
Build and manage relationships with critical suppliers
Build our vendor network
Anticipate risks in the supply chain
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing to clarify requirements, drawings, specifications, quantities, revisions, acceptable substitutes, and delivery priorities
Communication Scope
clear communication
Full Job Description
ABOUT US: Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government. WHO WE ARE: We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy. WHO YOU ARE: We’re seeking a Procurement Associate / Technical Buyer who will move fast to get critical parts, materials, equipment, and services into the hands of our prototyping, testing, propulsion, and manufacturing teams. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-driven. You thrive in a fast-paced hardware environment with many moving parts. You are comfortable chasing suppliers, managing dozens of open threads, and creating the systems needed to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. You care deeply about schedule, follow-through, and clear communication. This is a hands-on tactical procurement role supporting the development, testing, and buildout of complex aerospace and industrial systems. WHAT YOU’LL DO: As an early team member, you’ll drive our procurement and vendor operations, with the opportunity to grow into broader responsibilities across the supply chain team. Specifica
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