Procurement Specialist

YOUR MISSION

As a Procurement Specialist at True Anomaly, you will own the day-to-day execution of indirect procurement — sourcing the services, tools, facilities, and operational goods that keep our teams moving. You will manage the full purchase-to-pay cycle, handle vendor relationships, and solve the supply problems that pop up without warning. This is a tactical, execution-focused role for someone who is organized, resourceful, and energized by getting things done quickly and correctly in a fast-moving environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the full procure-to-pay process: intake requests, issue RFQs, evaluate bids, issue purchase orders, and confirm delivery and invoicing
• Maintain an active vendor list for indirect categories, ensuring competitive options are available when needs arise
• Track open purchase orders and proactively follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery
• Support contract administration for indirect agreements — NDAs, MSAs, SOWs — coordinating with legal as needed
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for indirect vendors, managing performance expectations and resolving delivery, quality, or invoicing issues quickly
• Identify and qualify new vendors when existing suppliers cannot meet requirements on cost, lead time, or capability
• Escalate and resolve vendor disputes, short shipments, and invoice discrepancies without letting issues linger
• Maintain accurate procurement records — POs, quotes, contracts, and receipts — in the procurement system of record
• Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and ITAR requirements as they apply to indirect procurement activities.
• Identify repetitive or manual procurement tasks and recommend process improvements to reduce cycle time
• Communicate clearly on delivery status, vendor issues, and cost variances so internal stakeholders are never left guessing

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–6 years of procurement or purchasing experience, with meaningful exposure to indirect spend categories
• Hands-on experience executing the full procure-to-pay process, including issuing RFQs, evaluating quotes, and managing POs
• Strong vendor management skills — comfortable holding suppliers accountable and resolving disputes directly
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a high volume of open orders and competing priorities simultaneously
• Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
• Clear communicator who keeps stakeholders informed without being asked

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or technology manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, or ITAR compliance requirements as they apply to purchasing
• Exposure to contract administration (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs)
• Experience contributing to procurement process buildout in a startup or high-growth company

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $65,000-$120,000

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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