What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Terran Orbital?
Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.
Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our growing team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist will provide purchased materials and supplies and manage and develop the vendor base across our satellite and technology programs at our Irvine, CA, location. The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, managers, and other stakeholders to maintain and status the execution of projects and prepare performance evaluation reports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for all company-wide Purchasing functions
- Create, Manage, and Closeout Requisitions/Purchase Orders
- Interact with interdepartmental staff, vendors, and management to fulfill purchase requests
- Obtain proper approvals and manage exceptions
- Match PO, Invoices, Credit Card Orders, and Receipt documents
- Process PO closeout functions in the company system
- Interact with receiving staff, accounting, and order-placing department
- Manage and enforce company credit policy as it applies to purchase transactions
- Perform cash, purchasing, and project management analysis by collecting, monitoring, and studying data; recommending actions. Track expenses and revenues vs. budget and forecast and analyze fluctuations
- Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
- Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses, studying proposed changes in methods and operations
- Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Consult with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope
- Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
- Analyze current and past performance
- Prepare reports and projections based on this analysis
- Coordinate with other members of the Finance, Project, and Executive team to review purchasing information and forecast
- Develop, maintain, and distribute ad hoc reports as needed
- Travel to vendors required (up to 40%), as necessary
- BS degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required
- Experience in the Aerospace, Defense, or Investment Banking industry a plus
- Understanding project management and program budget is very helpful
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel & PowerPoint)
- Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software applications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience
- Working knowledge of various corporate systems: JIRA and Confluence collaboration tools
- Strong initiative and ability to manage and follow through on multiple projects
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to complete projects promptly is critical
- Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate
- Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Supplier Onboarding Processes
- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Salary Range $80,000-$100,000
Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!
About Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com
Work Environment
The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.
Disclaimers
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the 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. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.
Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.
Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.
And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
