Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Department: Supply Chain & Procurement

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. Buyer at Astrolab, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services needed to support our engineering and operations teams. This role is crucial in maintaining the supply chain for our lunar rovers, balancing cost, quality, and delivery timelines to meet our project needs. You will report to the Director of Procurement & Supply Chain.

Develop and execute commodity strategies to support new product introduction (NPI) and production while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery

Perform supplier sourcing, RFx management, contract negotiations, and should-cost analyses to support make-versus-buy decisions and long-term sourcing strategies

Manage purchase orders, supplier performance, delivery schedules, and recovery efforts to ensure on-time material availability

Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial health, and operational performance through assessments and site visits

Partner with engineering, production, finance, and other cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with program schedules, budgets, and technical requirements

Negotiate commercial terms, technical requirements, intellectual property, export compliance, and other contractual provisions while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Drive cost reduction, inventory optimization, and procurement process improvements while presenting sourcing recommendations and business cases to executive leadership

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a closely related discipline and 3+ years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management; OR 6+ years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Experience managing multiple procurement projects while using procurement software and Microsoft Excel

Experience with direct procurement in the aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries

Experience implementing or improving procurement processes, including ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems

Experience supporting supplier performance, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience analyzing procurement data to support sourcing decisions and operational efficiency

Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract administration

Availability for periodic offsite field visits and associated travel

Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration

Equity ownership in the company

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Home office set up reimbursement

Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site

Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

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