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K2 Space is a Series C aerospace company backed by $450M in funding from top-tier investors (Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures) and has $500M in signed contracts with commercial and US government customers. The company is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, designed to operate across multiple orbits from LEO to deep space. With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, K2 is scaling rapidly in the emerging era of mass-abundant spacecraft enabled by heavy-lift launch vehicles.
As Indirect Buyer, you will support the centralized procurement function covering IT, Facilities, Travel, Consulting, capital equipment, MRO/tooling, and other enterprise spend categories. 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.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
- Partner closely with engineering, facilities, and finance to keep the business running
You will own sourcing and planning across assigned categories while supporting the company's rapid growth trajectory in advanced satellite manufacturing.
