Buyer

Start the Best Work of Your Career at Boom

At Boom, we’re building the world’s fastest airliner — and that means moving at a speed the supply chain world rarely sees. Our suppliers aren’t just vendors; they’re critical teammates in bringing cutting-edge aerospace hardware from concept to reality. As a Buyer at Boom, you’ll be right in the middle of it — cutting purchase orders, chasing lead times, and making sure the right parts are in the right place at the right time.

If you thrive in a fast-moving, hands-on environment and love seeing your work directly enable engineers to build and test real hardware, this is your runway.

Role Overview

• Create and manage purchase orders for parts, materials, and services supporting engineering and production
• Request and compare supplier quotes, ensuring best value while meeting technical requirements
• Track open orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Monitor incoming shipments, confirm delivery status, and assist with receiving parts
• Maintain accurate data in our purchasing systems
• Coordinate closely with program managers, engineers, and quality teams to resolve issues
• Support supplier onboarding and maintain vendor records
• Help identify and implement process improvements for purchasing efficiency

The Ideal Candidate

• Purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally in aerospace or manufacturing
• Comfortable working in different purchasing systems and spreadsheets
• Strong communicator — able to clearly relay requirements and status between internal teams and suppliers
• Detail-oriented with the persistence to follow up until the job is done
• Thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift daily
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ambition, complemented by effective collaboration skills in a team setting.
• Excels in a high-energy, independent, and challenging work environment.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience buying for R&D or prototype hardware programs
• Familiarity with aerospace supplier networks and quality requirements
• Exposure to reading engineering drawings or understanding basic manufacturing processes
• Track record of reducing lead times or improving supplier performance

Compensation

The Base Salary Range for this position is $72,000 - $91,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include long term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant 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. Learn more about ITAR here.

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 

Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.