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Purchasing Coordinator

Icarus · El Segundo · On-site

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About Icarus

Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

You will keep the factory and flight teams supplied with the tools, equipment, consumables, and services they need to execute. Your focus is indirect purchasing and maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. You will work with the Head of Supply Chain, Buyer/Planners, finance, and internal requesters to turn requests into accurate orders and dependable deliveries. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 1+ years of purchasing, supply chain coordination, manufacturing operations, or closely related experience
  • Strong organization and attention to detail across requests, orders, and supporting documents
  • Comfort with spreadsheets and learning ERP or purchasing systems
  • Clear communication with suppliers and internal teams
  • Ability to prioritize urgent needs while keeping routine work moving
  • A proactive approach to following up and resolving discrepancies
More about this role

Icarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere. You will help build the supply chain that makes this possible.

Re-establish and maintain dominance in the Stratosphere.

You will keep the factory and flight teams supplied with the tools, equipment, consumables, and services they need to execute. Your focus is indirect purchasing and maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. You will work with the Head of Supply Chain, Buyer/Planners, finance, and internal requesters to turn requests into accurate orders and dependable deliveries.

  • Indirect purchasing. Source and order tooling, test equipment, calibration services, shop supplies, flight-test consumables, and other operating needs.
  • Purchase-order accuracy. Create and maintain orders, confirm pricing and delivery dates, and keep records current in ION.
  • Request coordination. Clarify specifications, quantities, timing, and approvals with...

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