Purchasing Specialist

• 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 budget.
• Excellent Communication: Professional and assertive communication style for navigating vendor delays and internal team requests.
• Extreme Attention to Detail: A "double-check everything" mindset, particularly when dealing with technical part numbers and quantities.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize urgent "hot" orders while maintaining steady progress on long-lead-time items.
• Resourcefulness: A knack for finding hard-to-reach parts or alternative suppliers when a standard vendor is out of stock.
• Passion for Space: A desire to contribute to the success of an aerospace company and learn the technical side of the industry.

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• File & Calendar Management: Proficiency in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets) or Microsoft 365 for tracking orders, managing contracts, and setting follow-up reminders.
• Communication Tools: Experience using Slack or similar platforms for real-time internal coordination and status reporting.
• Spreadsheet Proficiency: Ability to use Excel or Google Sheets 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.

Help us deploy and scale space infrastructure that will drive our utilization of space forward!

We offer a highly competitive benefits package including access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and paid parental leave, in addition to other benefits.

Star Catcher is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Star Catcher is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Star Catcher are contingent upon results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.

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.

of State.