# Purchasing & Materials Lead at Scout

- Company: Scout
- What the company does: AI insights for consumer products. Backed by Techstars.
- Company website: https://scout.space
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Reston, VA - Hybrid
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $80K to $110K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/scoutspace/jobs/5413452008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/scout-purchasing-and-materials-lead/

## About the role

Scout Space is seeking a highly organized, hands-on Purchasing & Operations Manager to own day-to-day purchasing and support the inventory and materials activities that keep our engineering and hardware programs running smoothly. This role will coordinate purchasing from approved request through fulfillment, working closely with suppliers and internal teams while maintaining appropriate controls, documentation, and visibility.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Operations