Procurement & Material Planning Specialist (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Hiring range: $23.38–$35.06 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global develops launch vehicles, including the Terran R rocket, and the manufacturing systems required to produce them.

What you will do

• Coordinate material procurement for avionics development, prototyping, and hardware builds.
• Manage material kitting operations and prepare components for scheduled builds.
• Review bills of materials with engineering teams, identify requirements, and resolve discrepancies.
• Track purchase requisitions, purchase orders, lead times, inventory, and expected delivery dates.
• Identify material shortages and procurement risks, and coordinate solutions with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, material planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including formulas, data organization, filtering, and reporting.
• Experience tracking material requirements, purchase orders, inventory levels, or procurement activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate material records.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or hardware development.
• Familiarity with electrical components, connectors, wiring, cable assemblies, and related hardware.
• Experience reviewing engineering bills of materials and technical documentation.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomous, ownership-oriented work with cross-functional collaboration.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation available.