A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.
OUR MISSION
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
OUR VALUES
- 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
YOUR MISSION
As a Procurement Specialist at True Anomaly, you will be a key contributor to executing our Supply Chain strategy. This role will support the Sr. Manager of Supply Chain 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Executing sourcing and procurement strategies - Purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures to optimize price, delivery, and terms
- Ensuring compliance with ethics and procurement policies and procedures
- Coordinating with internal customers to forecast needs and develop supply chain strategies to support key projects
- Managing key suppliers to ensure they are compliant to all relevant policies and provide their goods and services on schedule and within budget
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and basic contract terms with suppliers to support cost, delivery, and quality targets
- Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, components, MRO items, and services to meet production requirements
- Driving continuous improvement of procurement processes, including collaboration with key stakeholders
- Amend PO's if/when necessary to resolve delinquent payment issues through Accounts Payable
- Maintain status reports of Purchase Requisitions in queue, assist requisitioners to submit compliant requisitions
- Ensure requisitioners address payment blocks weekly
- Identify cost savings opportunities
- Obtain delivery information from vendors
- Monitor Purchase order report and close out POs as necessary.
- Participating in special projects and other tasks, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree and two years of prior relevant work experience or in absence of a degree
- 4+ years of relevant experience
- Strong organizational skills required for the orderly stocking of operating supplies
- Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
- Experience with Microsoft Suite
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment and the Aerospace Industry
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $65,000 - $90,000
- 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 and experience.
OTHER
- Work Location— This position will be onsite at our Gravity Works Facility, located in Centennial, CO with the potential for limited hybrid opportunities in the future.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
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.
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