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You’ll purchase parts and materials, receive and ship hardware, manage inventory and the facility, and handle logistics for test campaigns so engineers can stay focused on building Hailstorm, our first interceptor. You’ll report to the Head of Business Operations.\nYou’ll work with every team at Wardstone. If parts arrive on time, hardware reaches the test range, and the shop never runs out of supplies, you’re doing your job well.\nWhat You’ll Do\nPurchase and manage vendors\nPlace and track purchase orders for parts, materials, tools, and services.\nWork with vendors on quotes, lead times, and deliveries, and follow up when orders slip.\nTrack spending and keep purchasing records organized.\nReceive, ship, and track inventory\nReceive incoming shipments, check them against orders, and route parts to the right teams.\nPack and ship hardware to vendors, test sites, and customers.\nMaintain inventory of parts, raw materials, and shop supplies, and restock before they run out.\nCoordinate test logistics\nPlan logistics for test campaigns, including shipping hardware and equipment, travel, lodging, and rental equipment.\nWork with test ranges and facilities on access, schedules, and paperwork.\nRun the facility\nManage facility needs, including maintenance, utilities, safety supplies, and building access.\nSupport onboarding for new hires, including equipment, access, and workspace.\nHelp maintain ITAR and security procedures, such as visitor logs and controlled-document handling.\nRequired Qualifications\n1-3 years of experience in operations, logistics, purchasing, or a related role.\nHighly organized, with strong follow-through and attention to detail.\nClear, responsive communication with vendors and teammates.\nComfortable with spreadsheets and purchasing or inventory tools.\nValid driver’s license, and able to lift up to [50] lbs.\nMust be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). 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