Purchase Specialist

Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher) , located in Jacksonville, FL , has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Specialist . We are seeking a proactive, sharp, and highly organized individual to manage our procurement workflows. As a Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing the critical components and materials required for our aerospace missions, ensuring everything arrives on time and within budget. This role is essential for maintaining our production speed and providing visibility into our spending. Responsibilities Purchasing Execution : Handle the daily lifecycle of an order by creating Purchase Orders (POs), submitting them to vendors, and tracking every shipment until it is physically received and verified at our facility Vendor Management : Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers; negotiate basic terms, request formal quotes, and hold vendors accountable to delivery dates Lead Time Tracking : Proactively monitor order statuses and alert engineering and leadership of any potential delays that could impact project timelines Financial Accuracy : Reconcile invoices with packing slips and POs to ensure we are billed correctly before passing documentation to the finance team Inventory Oversight : Work closely with the operations team to monitor stock levels and trigger re-orders for mission-critical supplies before they run out Process Improvement : Develop and refine digital filing systems and workflows to make the purchasing process more efficient as the company scales Minimum Qualifications 1–2 years of experience in a role involving purchasing, inventory management, logistics, or high-volume administrative coordination Strong Negotiation & Math Skills: Ability to compare complex quotes and ensure unit pricing and shipping costs align with our budge Excellent Communication: Professional and assertive communication style for navigating vendor delays and internal team request Extreme Attention to Detail: A "double-check everything" mindset, particularly when dealing with technical part numbers and quantitie Time Management: Ability to prioritize urgent "hot" orders while maintaining steady progress on long-lead-time item Resourcefulness: A knack for finding hard-to-reach parts or alternative suppliers when a standard vendor is out of stoc Passion for Space: A desire to contribute to the success of an aerospace company and learn the technical side of the industr Ideal Experience Bachelor's degree in related field File & Calendar Manageme nt: Proficiency in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Shee ts) or Microsoft 365 for tracking orders, managing contracts, and setting follow-up remindeers Communication Tools: Experience using Slack or similar platforms for real-time internal coordination and status reporting Spreadsheet Proficiency: Ability to u se Excel or Google She ets to create trackers, compare vendor pricing, and run basic spend reports Startup Experience: Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to build processes from scratch rather than just following a manual Logistics Knowledge: Basic understanding of shipping terms (e.g., freight, lead times, and customs) is a significant plus #J-18808-Ljbffr