Star Catcher
Purchasing Specialist
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 28, 2026
- Experience
- 1–2 years; experience may be in purchasing, inventory management, logistics, or high-volume administrative coordination.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is listed as ideal experience; no minimum education requirement stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR. Must also provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
About the job
Manages procurement workflows for aerospace missions by sourcing materials, tracking orders, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and ensuring purchasing accuracy.
What you'll do
- Create and track purchase orders and shipments through receipt; manage supplier relationships, quotes, and delivery dates.
- Monitor lead times and inventory, flag potential delays, and initiate reorders for mission-critical supplies.
- Reconcile invoices with purchase orders and packing slips, and improve purchasing records and workflows.
What they ask for
- 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, logistics, or high-volume administrative coordination.
- Strong negotiation and math skills, including comparing quotes and checking pricing and shipping costs.
- Professional communication, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize urgent orders.
- Resourcefulness in sourcing hard-to-find parts or alternative suppliers.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack or similar tools; startup experience and basic logistics knowledge are also noted as beneficial.
Tools
Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets), Microsoft 365, Slack, Excel, Google Sheets
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