1+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain coordination.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with spreadsheets and adaptable to ERP systems.
Effective communication skills with suppliers and internal teams.
Ability to prioritize urgent requests while managing routine tasks.
Proactive in resolving discrepancies and following up on orders.
Willingness to work on-site at the El Segundo factory five days a week.
Responsibilities
Source and order indirect materials, tooling, and services.
Create and maintain accurate purchase orders and records.
Clarify specifications and approvals with internal requesters.
Track supplier acknowledgements and deliveries, resolving issues as needed.
Reconcile orders with receipts and invoices alongside warehouse and finance teams.
Maintain reorder processes for frequently used supplies and identify consolidation opportunities.
Monitor open requests and overdue orders to ensure timely fulfillment.
Benefits
Meaningful equity in the company.
Competitive pay and bonuses.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Opportunity for real ownership in projects.
Small team environment with significant responsibilities.
High engineering focus with minimal management interference.
Dream desk setup for optimal work conditions.
Daily lunch provided.
Unlimited access to Celsius energy drinks.
Full Job Description
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. What you'll own
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 the people who need the material.
Supplier follow-up. Track acknowledgements and deliveries, resolve routine issues, and escalate risks before they interrupt work.
Receiving and invoice support. Reconcile orders with receipts and invoices in partnership with warehouse and finance.
Replenishment. Maintain practical reorder processes for frequently used supplies and identify opportunities to consolidate purchases.
Visibility. Keep a clear view of open requests, overdue orders, and upcoming service or calibration needs.
What we'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.
Ability to work at our El Segundo factory five days a week.
Bonus
Experience buying indirect materials, tooling, services, or MRO supplies.
Experience with ION or a manufacturing ERP.
Worked in a factory, aerospace company, defense company, or hardware startup.
Our culture = elite sports team. Winning = having fun
Hyperfocus
Extreme Ownership
Radical Transparency
Why Icarus
Meaningful equity
Competitive pay and bonuses
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Factory in El Segundo
Real ownership, real hardware, real flight
Small team, massive responsibility
High signal (engineering) to noise (management) culture
Dream desk setup
Daily lunch
Unlimited celsius
Hiring process
Phone screen
One-on-one with CEO
Meet the team in-person
US salary range
$70,000 - $95,000 USD
The salary range for this role reflects base salary only. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related skills, experience, education and/or training, and business considerations. Equity is considered part of Icarus' total compensation package.
