<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">A</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none">bout Gravitics</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335557856":16579836,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At Gravitics, we're not exploring space—we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions. </span> <br><br><span data-contrast="none">Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future together. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335557856":16579836,"335559738":240,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Role</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Gravitics is looking for a Buyer/Material Specialist to support the procurement and material planning needs of our mechanical and structural hardware supply chain. You will be responsible for sourcing components, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining the Bills of Material (BOM) and aligning with production scheduling to keep our build programs on track. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that works closely with Engineering, Production, and Finance to ensure the right parts arrive on time, at the right cost, and at the right quality to support our aggressive hardware development timelines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">About You</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">As the Buyer/Material Specialist, you'll be the bridge between Engineering, Production, and our supplier base — translating technical designs and requirements into sourced, scheduled, and delivered hardware. You will own the procurement lifecycle from issuing the purchase order through material receipt, proactively mitigating supply chain risks to maintain uninterrupted production schedules. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities</span></strong> </p> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Technical Procurement</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Source mechanical, structural, and related hardware across Gravitics' space structure and habitat programs, often on expedited or compressed lead times</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Issue and manage purchase orders, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier quotes, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and drawings</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to drive year-over-year cost reductions and favorable payment/delivery terms</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Own supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance management, with Quality department support, including on-site visits to monitor supplier health, capacity, and quality</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving delivery, quality, and invoicing issues quickly</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> &l