or apply directly on Scout Space's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Scout Space's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 92% of Scout Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scout Space
- high 10 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
- Hiring momentum
- 14 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scout Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout Space.
About this role
The Purchasing & Materials Lead at Scout Space will manage day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring smooth operations for engineering and hardware programs. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, processing purchase orders, managing inventory, and supporting logistics while also contributing to process improvements as the company grows.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scout Space as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, materials management, supply chain, or a related operational role
- Experience managing purchasing transactions, purchase orders, supplier coordination, and order fulfillment
- Experience working with inventory, receiving, shipping, or materials-management processes
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work effectively with technical, finance, quality, and other cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving purchasing, material, and delivery issues
Nice to have
- Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, hardware, aerospace, defense, or another technical environment
- Familiarity with purchasing and inventory systems, ERP platforms, or related business systems
- Experience working within quality-controlled or regulated environments, including familiarity with supplier documentation, traceability, or receiving inspection requirements
- Experience helping implement or improve purchasing, inventory, or materials-management processes
- Prior experience in a startup or high-growth company
What you get
- Open Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA
- Wellness Stipend
Worth weighing
- Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a summary pay range of $80,000-$110,000, but no specific salary is guaranteed.
- The role involves access to technology subject to U.S. export controls, which may affect eligibility for some candidates.
- Preference for candidates in or around the Washington, DC metropolitan area for in-person collaboration, despite a hybrid or remote work option.
Summarised from Scout Space's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Scout Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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