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We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere. You will help build the supply chain that makes this possible.\nMission\nRe-establish and maintain dominance in the Stratosphere.\nThe role\nYou will keep the factory and flight teams supplied with the tools, equipment, consumables, and services they need to execute. Your focus is indirect purchasing and maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. You will work with the Head of Supply Chain, Buyer/Planners, finance, and internal requesters to turn requests into accurate orders and dependable deliveries.\nWhat you’ll own\nIndirect purchasing. Source and order tooling, test equipment, calibration services, shop supplies, flight-test consumables, and other operating needs.\nPurchase-order accuracy. Create and maintain orders, confirm pricing and delivery dates, and keep records current in ION.\nRequest coordination. Clarify specifications, quantities, timing, and approvals with the people who need the material.\nSupplier follow-up. Track acknowledgements and deliveries, resolve routine issues, and escalate risks before they interrupt work.\nReceiving and invoice support. Reconcile orders with receipts and invoices in partnership with warehouse and finance.\nReplenishment. Maintain practical reorder processes for frequently used supplies and identify opportunities to consolidate purchases.\nVisibility. Keep a clear view of open requests, overdue orders, and upcoming service or calibration needs.\nWhat we’re looking for\n1+ years of purchasing, supply chain coordination, manufacturing operations, or closely related experience.\nStrong organization and attention to detail across requests, orders, and supporting documents.\nComfort with spreadsheets and learning ERP or purchasing systems.\nClear communication with suppliers and internal teams.\nAbility to prioritize urgent needs while keeping routine work moving.\nA proactive approach to following up and resolving discrepancies.\nAbility to work at our El Segundo factory five days a week.\nBonus\nExperience buying indirect materials, tooling, services, or MRO supplies.\nExperience with ION or a manufacturing ERP.\nWorked in a factory, aerospace company, defense company, or hardware startup.\nOur culture = elite sports team. 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