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Northwood SpaceNorthwood SpaceLos Angeles, CA

Buyer / Planner

Owns purchasing and material planning for production and NPI programs, managing POs, supplier performance, and ERP data to ensure hardware is built on time. Requires 2+ years in manufacturing supply chain and ERP experience.

80k – 125k/yr
On-site2+ YOEOther

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own purchasing and planning activities for assigned commodities and/or product lines, placing and managing purchase orders, ensuring alignment with production schedules and demand signals
  • Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules, proactively mitigate risks and shortages, assist in supplier communications including RFQs, order confirmations, and delivery follow-ups
  • Support material planning for production and NPI builds, including prototype and low-volume programs
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure timely material availability for builds and tests
  • Maintain and update ERP system data (item masters, lead times, planning parameters, BOMs as needed), execute MRP signals and act on planned orders, reschedules, and cancellations
  • Support continuous improvement of procurement and planning processes and tools, help identify long-lead items and drive early procurement strategies for NPI programs

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic data analysis)
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience in a startup or high-growth environment, supporting NPI or prototype builds
  • Background in aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industries
  • Familiarity with PCBAs, electromechanical assemblies, or complex hardware systems
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP platforms, SQL, MS Excel, or MRP planning concepts and execution

Compensation & Benefits

  • Long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses
  • Equity, comprehensive health care, flexible vacation, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development

Skills

ERP SystemsNetSuiteSAPOracleExcelPivot TablesMrpSQLSupply Chain PlanningPurchasing

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