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Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior Buyer II

Rocket Lab Corporation · Auckland, NZ

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
46 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 53 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
270 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.

About this role

As a Senior Buyer at Rocket Lab in Auckland, you will be responsible for placing purchase orders and ensuring the timely delivery of materials essential for building rockets and satellite systems. You will evaluate vendor capabilities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and work closely with engineering teams to meet procurement needs. This role requires strong decision-making skills to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 8+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years total experience)
  • Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing with suppliers
  • Proven knowledge of purchasing processes
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time

Nice to have

  • Proficient in MRP systems
  • Prior experience in aerospace, automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries
  • Prior experience in rapid growth environment
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience with AS9100, US export controls

Worth weighing

  • Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work
  • Occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas
  • Background checks will be undertaken prior to employment offers due to security reasons
  • Eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations may limit applicant pool

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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