Buyer Ii - Fasteners

Rocket Lab Corporation

Middle River, MD, United States
Base: $75,000 - $90,000 usd (ca only); bonus/equit...
On-site
2+ years buying or manufacturing engineering experience
Bachelor's degree or 6+ years total work experience
Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Buyer II for Fasteners to manage procurement for their aerospace operations in either Middle River, MD, or Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have experience in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, particularly in the aerospace sector, and will play a crucial role in supporting the company's supply chain and engineering teams

Job Summary

  • Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design.
  • The Buyer II role involves converting purchase requisitions into orders while ensuring on-time delivery of parts for rockets and satellites.
  • Employees receive a robust benefits package including top-tier medical coverage, equity, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Buyer II for Fasteners to manage procurement for their aerospace operations in either Middle River, MD, or Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have experience in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, particularly in the aerospace sector, and will play a crucial role in supporting the company's supply chain and engineering teams.

Salary

Base: $75,000 - $90,000 USD (CA only); Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Medical HMO/PPO, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years buying or manufacturing engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree or 6+ years total work experience
  • Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing
  • Knowledge of purchasing processes and RFQ management
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with sourcing aerospace-grade fasteners
  • Understanding of NAS, MS, or AN specifications
  • Established relationships with high-performance material suppliers
  • Proficient in MRP systems
  • Experience reading engineering drawings
  • Prior experience in rapid growth environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2+ years in buying or manufacturing engineering
  • US work authorization implied by export control context

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