Procurement Specialist – Indirect

AST SpaceMobile

. Prepare purchase orders, approve payments, and negotiate prices .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Purchasing processes, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management and contract compliance. Proficient in using NetSuite and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementNetSuite ERPPurchasing and Procurement ExperienceStrong Negotiation SkillsExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementPurchasingProcurementContract ComplianceData AnalysisRisk MitigationCost AnalysisKPI DefinitionInventory ManagementRFP Preparation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeamworkCollaborationEmpathyHonesty

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Supplier Relationship ManagementLogisticsManufacturingEngineeringSupply Chain Reports

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare purchase orders, approve payments, and negotiate prices
Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) and bid packages for new business categories
Monitor contract performance and compliance
Schedule or expedite supplier deliveries and resolve shortages or missed/late deliveries
Build commercial relationships with local and international suppliers
Monitor purchase order status and shipping dates, updating delivery dates in NetSuite
Track purchase orders end-to-end and lead supplier-risk mitigation action plans
Generate and analyze Purchasing and Supply Chain reports
Support buying planning, including supplier lead times, demand communication, delivery dates, and quantities
Identify supplier production issues, develop risk mitigation plans, and escalate as necessary
Support sourcing activities, cost analysis, and new vendor setup
Participate in Manufacturing and Engineering meetings
Coordinate inventory movement, transactions, and shipping with Logistics and Materials teams
Develop and implement Supply Chain Management process improvements
Define and analyze KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
3-4+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Purchasing, including hands-on Purchasing and Procurement experience
Prior experience using NetSuite or similar ERP systems
Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, search functions, VLOOKUP, sorting, and filtering
Pro-teamwork approach, with good communication, honesty, empathy, and collaboration skills
Strong negotiation skills
Advanced English skills, both written and oral
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Ability to use a computer for extended periods
Ability to work in an office environment, with occasional visits to warehouse or logistics areas
Ability to travel occasionally to support supplier visits or cross-team coordination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity, at-will employment
Occasional travel to support supplier visits or cross-team coordination as needed