The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Ursa Major is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive, Indirect Buyer II to support sourcing, negotiating, and procurement of capital equipment, facilities-related purchases, services, software, and other indirect materials required to support company operations. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Digital Operations, Finance, and Operations to ensure indirect purchases are completed on time, at the best total cost of ownership, and in compliance with company purchasing policies.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities may change frequently. This individual will manage assigned purchasing activities from requisition through purchase order issuance and supplier delivery, support competitive sourcing activities, negotiate commercial terms within their level of authority, and maintain strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
This position is available in our Youngstown, Ohio facility.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities for capital equipment and indirect purchasing requirements.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand technical, schedule, budget, and commercial requirements.
- Execute RFIs, RFQs, RFPs; obtain and evaluate supplier proposals and support supplier selection.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms.
- Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders while ensuring purchasing documentation is accurate and complete.
- Coordinate capital equipment purchases from PO placement through delivery, installation, and acceptance.
- Manage indirect commodities, which may include manufacturing support equipment, facilities supplies and services, office equipment and furniture, digital operations hardware, software and licensing, calibration, PPE and safety equipment, others as needed.
- Maintain positive supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement activities.
- Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, responsiveness, pricing, and service levels, and escalate significant performance concerns.
- Support competitive sourcing, cost-savings, and purchasing-consolidation initiatives.
- Resolve supplier issues proactively, including any issues related to price discrepancies, delayed shipments, or damaged goods.
- Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable contractual or regulatory requirements.
- Identify cost saving and purchasing consolidation opportunities.
- Proactively communicate updates to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience is a plus).
- Experience purchasing capital equipment, indirect materials, and services.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Working knowledge of the RFI, RFQ, supplier selection, PO, and supplier management process.
- Experience with modern ERP systems (Odoo knowledge is a plus).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing experience.
- Experience negotiating service agreements and equipment contracts.
- Familiarity with CapEx budgeting processes.
- Experience with strategic sourcing methodologies.
- Understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $68,000 - $85,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Experience purchasing capital equipment, indirect materials, and services
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Working knowledge of RFI, RFQ, supplier selection, purchase order, and supplier management processes
- Experience with modern ERP systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing experience
- Experience negotiating service agreements and equipment contracts
- Familiarity with CapEx budgeting processes
- Experience with strategic sourcing methodologies
- Understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments
- Must be a U.S. Person, including a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized by unlimited PTO covering vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement, augmented by paid parental/adoptive leave and two company‑wide weeklong breaks. Company materials and third‑party benefits pages consistently highlight this breadth as a standout element.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans plus employer‑paid short‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D, with EAP and HSA/FSA noted on some postings. External benefits snapshots point to strong perceived coverage quality.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership is offered through stock options/equity grants alongside competitive pay. Third‑party employer listings repeatedly include equity as part of the standard package, signaling broad accessibility.
Ursa Major Insights
What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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