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Procurement Specialist

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90K-110K Annually
Mid level
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90K-110K Annually
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The Procurement Specialist will develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance and optimizing procurement processes.
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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 Supply Chain Manger 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

  • Developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies to meet program requirements with focus on optimizing price, delivery, and quality 
  • Establishing and ensuring compliance with ethics and procurement policies/procedures 
  • Coordinating with internal teams/stakeholders to diagnose and forecast needs, and develop supply chain strategies to support key projects and efforts 
  • Managing and supporting key supplier relationships to ensure compliance, transparency, quality, schedule accuracy, and cost-control, including occasional travel 
  • Negotiating pricing, lead times, and basic terms with suppliers in support of contracting and sourcing efforts to achieve cost, delivery, and quality targets 
  • Identifying and pursuing strategic agreements with key suppliers such as stocking agreements, re-order points, and other strategic opportunities 
  • Driving continuous improvement of procurement processes, including collaboration with key stakeholders 
  • Owning the procurement process from requirement definition to delivery, including supplier onboarding, RFQ's, order release, tracking/status, and invoice approval  
  • Participating in special projects/extending past written role responsibilities as needed to support the team and organization 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience, OR 4+ years of relevant experience in absence of a degree 
  • Aerospace/Defense Industry experience 
  • Procurement/Supply Chain/Vendor Management Experience 
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems 
  • Strong organizational skills 
  • Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical, prioritization and multi-tasking skills 
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Space-technology supply chain experience 
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment 
  • Experience in any of the following functional areas – Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics 

COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary:  $90,000- $110,000
  • 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, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
  • Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
  • Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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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