- Salary
- $65k – $100k
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
As Indirect Buyer, you will support the centralized procurement function covering IT, Facilities, Travel, Consulting, and other enterprise spend categories, alongside capital equipment and MRO/tooling for engineering and production. This is a hands-on execution role responsible for driving measurable cost savings, operational efficiency, and strong supplier and contract management as the company scales. You will own sourcing and planning across your assigned categories while partnering closely with engineering, facilities, and finance to keep the business running.
Responsibilities
- Indirect Procurement
- Source and manage suppliers across IT, Facilities, Travel, Consulting, capital equipment, MRO/tooling, and other indirect categories, often on expedited timelines
- Lead sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and negotiate costs and contracts with key suppliers
- Manage end-to-end procurement process, including PO creation, invoice resolution, and supplier relationship management
- Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders, including onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management
- Manage inventory and replenishment planning for indirect and consumable items
- Support forecasting and master planning for indirect spend across departments
- Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements and align procurement strategy with business priorities
- Develop internal analytics/dashboards to track spend, savings, and supplier performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of indirect procurement experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, operations, or technology environment
- Working knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, contracting, and negotiation
- Experience reading and interpreting technical specifications and equipment documentation
- Strong understanding of inventory management
- 1+ year of experience with SQL or other information processing software tools
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, facilities, and finance
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Nice to Have
- 3+ years of technical procurement experience
- Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing organizations
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)
- Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary range for this role is $65,000 - $100,000 + equity in the company
- Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Export Compliance
As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”
The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
