Buyer II - Fasteners

Buyer II - Fasteners Based onsite at Rocket Labs facility in Long Beach, CA, the Buyers are responsible for placing all purchase orders for Rocket Lab. Buyers support engineering R&D through production ramp, securing supply of the thousands of part we use to build launch vehicles, satellite systems, and their components. Buyers make daily decisions that are responsible for ensuring we meet our cost, quality, and delivery goals. What You'll Get To Do Accountable for converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders after appropriately evaluating vendor capability, price, delivery needs, and vendor performance Accountable for the on-time-delivery of purchased parts from vendors to Rocket Lab Responsible for owning the business relationship with assigned suppliers Responsible for managing the RFQ process to secure competitive bids and ensure we are achieving best price for goods and services Tightly integrate with engineering teams to meet their procurement requirements and act as primary point of contact for R&D order status Provide status to material planners on latest status of purchase orders and expected delivery dates Accountable for negotiating terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements Accountable for maintaining purchase order data within our ERP system Other duties asked by your manager, relevant to your role You'll Bring These Qualifications 2+ years of experience in buying or manufacturing engineering and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience (6+ years of total work experience) Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing with suppliers Proven knowledge of purchasing processes. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have Familiarity with sourcing and managing aerospace-grade fasteners, including bolts, screws, rivets, and other critical hardware components. Understanding of industry standards and certifications for fasteners, such as NAS, MS, or AN specifications, commonly used in aerospace applications. Established relationships with fastener suppliers or distributors specializing in high-performance materials for aerospace and defense industries. Proficient in MRP systems Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries Prior experience in rapid growth environment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Experience with AS9100, US export controls Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines Additional Requirements Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing. Must be physically able to commute to buildings Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise. Base Pay Range (CA Only) $75,000 - $95,000 USD

Created: 2026-03-06