Buyer And Inventory Coordinator

Company Overview

Near Earth Autonomy is creating a future where autonomous flight is commonplace and safe. Our technology enables aircraft ranging in scale from sub-meter to full scale to autonomously transport and inspect. We are serious about system design, development, real-world testing, and delivering useful systems to customers. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to help us realize this vision. Visit to learn more about how you can help create the future of autonomous aviation.

Buyer and Inventory Coordinator

Near Earth Autonomy is seeking a Buyer and Inventory Coordinator to support engineering and operations. This role is part of the Product Operations group and will manage vendor relationships, purchase order process, purchasing-related tasks, shipping and receiving, and inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage vendor relationships and support development of new vendors as required.
• Ensure all purchase orders are processed for month-end closing and provide the proper documentation the Finance group needs to execute its accounting functions.
• Actively participate in developing, tracking, and completing cost reduction and efficiency improvement activities.
• Manage the shipping and receiving process.
• Manage and monitor inventory levels to minimize inventory value and holding costs while ensuring necessary part availability.
• Purchase and negotiate costs for equipment, materials, and supplies; support purchasing across the company, primarily supporting engineering and production.
• Evaluate supplier quotes for materials and services to determine the most desirable suppliers.
• Communicate material specifications with suppliers; ensure ordering parameters and on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities to drive performance in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coordinate with technical staff to understand the hardware needs to support projects; source hardware and robotic components for projects.
• Perform routine incoming inspection of materials.
• Manage the purchase order process, including appropriate documentation and approval; resolve related issues.

Qualifications And Skills

• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
• Experience with purchasing electrical, mechanical, and optical device materials.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
• Experience with ERP, accounting, and purchasing software; Fishbowl and QuickBooks experience is strongly preferred.
• Interest in and ability to improve the integration of our current systems with a view to support the implementation of a full ERP in the future.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Associate’s or Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Benefits

• Total compensation package compatible with qualification
• Life insurance; long-term and short-term disability benefits
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan

Due to the nature of our federal contracts, this position is subject to successful completion of a background check.

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