Buyer

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.

With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.

As Buyer, you will procure space-grade components and materials for the development, integration, testing, and production of Low Earth Orbit satellite systems. You will support engineering and manufacturing teams by executing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining compliance with export control, quality, and contractual requirements. Your work will have significant impact on our goal of bringing cutting edge navigation technologies to space.

Responsibilities

- Execute purchase orders for satellite components, subsystems, materials, and services

- Source competitive quotes while balancing schedule, cost, quality, and risk

- Support vendor relationships with long-lead and sole-source suppliers

- Manage delivery schedules for R&D and flight items

- Coordinate with suppliers on order status, delays, expedites, and corrective actions

- Track supplier performance related to cost, quality, and responsiveness

- Support the team in testing and implementing a new ERP system

- Support logistics for domestic and international suppliers by verifying correct documentation

- Create and manage vendor accounts, set up net terms, negotiate payment terms, and ensure compliance with tax exemptions

Desired Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or 3-5 years of experience as a buyer in a technical field)

- Experience working in Aviation/Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, or Robotics in a purchasing capacity

- Experience purchasing technical components, hardware, machined parts, and electr...