Buyer I

Rocket Lab - Events(1 month ago)

Auckland, New ZealandOnsiteFull TimeJunior$74,124 - $98,917 (estimated)Supply Chain

About this role

Buyer I at Rocket Lab is an onsite Supply Chain role based in Long Beach, CA, responsible for placing purchase orders and supporting engineering R&D through production ramp. The position focuses on securing raw material supply (e.g., aluminum, composites, 3D printed materials), ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are met, and maintaining purchase order data in the ERP. The Buyer I acts as the primary business contact for assigned suppliers and integrates closely with engineering and material planning teams.

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Required Skills

Sourcing
Supplier Management
RFQ Management
Negotiation
Delivery Management
PO Management
ERP Systems
Stakeholder Collaboration
Inventory Management
Procurement

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management
ITAR Eligibility

About Rocket Lab - Events

rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.