Procurement Specialist

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our growing team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist will provide purchased materials and supplies and manage and develop the vendor base across our satellite and technology programs at our Irvine, CA, location. This role will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, managers, and other stakeholders to maintain and status the execution of projects and prepare performance evaluation reports.

• Responsible for all company-wide Purchasing functions
• Create, Manage, and Closeout Requisition s/Purchase Orders
• Interact with interdepartmental staff, vendors, and management to fulfill purchase requests
• Obtain proper approvals and manage exceptions
• Match PO, Invoices, Credit Card Orders, and Receipt documents
• Process PO closeout functions in the company system
• Interact with receiving staff, accounting, and order-placing department
• Manage and enforce company credit policy as it applies to purchase transactions
• Perform cash, purchasing, and project management analysis by collecting, monitoring, and studying data; recommending actions. Track expenses and revenues vs. budget and forecast and analyze fluctuations
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses, studying proposed changes in methods and operations
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Consult with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Analyze current and past performance
• Prepare reports and projections based on this analysis
• Coordinate with other members of the Finance, Project, and Executive team to review purchasing information and forecast
• Develop, maintain, and distribute ad hoc reports as needed
• Travel to vendors required (up to 40%), as necessary

• BS degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in the Aerospace, Defense, or Investment Banking industry a plus
• Understanding project management and program budget is very helpful
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel & PowerPoint)
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software applications
• Working knowledge of various corporate systems: JIRA and Confluence collaboration tools
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to complete projects promptly is critical
• Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate
• Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement,…