Buyer I

About the Role

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic Buyer I to support the sourcing and purchasing of materials, components, parts, and services for aerospace programs and operations. This entry-level position is designed to develop foundational procurement and supply chain management skills within a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue and administer purchase orders for materials, parts, tooling, and services under assigned commodity areas with close supervision.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes (RFQs) from approved suppliers.
• Support competitive sourcing events under the direction of senior buyers or procurement management.
• Analyze supplier quotes for price reasonableness with close supervision and ensure proper documentation per procurement policy.
• Expedite open orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve routine discrepancies with suppliers, receiving, and accounts payable.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records in ERP systems.
• Ensure purchase orders include applicable quality clauses, export control requirements, and contractual flow-downs.
• Assist in supplier onboarding, performance data collection, and approved vendor list maintenance.
• Identify and escalate supply chain risks, delivery issues, or pricing anomalies to senior staff.
• Work effectively across Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to align procurement actions with program needs.
• Take ownership of assigned purchase orders from start to finish.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic understanding of procurement and supply chain principles.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic familiarity with FAR/DFARS or government contracting is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems, Costpoint preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a high-tempo, ambiguous, and evolving environment.
• Basic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Passion for space and the mission.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools.
• Accountability.
• Technical Rigor.
• Execution Discipline.
• Pride of Delivery.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Generally, an office environment.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.