About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering space technology company dedicated to providing responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, payload delivery, satellite components, and more, all aimed at democratizing access to space. Our rockets and satellites facilitate some of the most ambitious and critical space missions worldwide, supporting scientific research, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and innovative technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket each year, successfully deploying over 230 satellites into orbit. We are also in the process of developing Neutron, our next-generation medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger satellite constellations. Our Space Systems division crafts a diverse range of satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and parts utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
SUPPLY CHAIN
The Supply Chain team at Rocket Lab is integral to managing the flow of materials, products, and components throughout the organization. Given that many of our offerings are critical to both our and our clients' missions, this team plays a vital role in the success of our rocket and satellite initiatives. They establish assembly kits that empower our technicians to assemble Electron rockets, handle inventory, oversee shipping and receiving, manage procurement processes, and ensure that all materials and products adhere to compliance and quality standards.
BUYER II
As a Buyer II based at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, you will be responsible for executing all purchase orders for the company. You will support engineering R&D through production scale-up, ensuring a steady supply of the thousands of components required to manufacture launch vehicles, satellite systems, and their parts. Buyers make daily decisions that significantly influence our cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

