Procurement Specialists - Indirect
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to prepare purchase orders, negotiate prices, and manage supplier relationships to ensure the procurement process runs smoothly. This role prepares requests for proposals (RFPs) and bid packages for new business categories, monitors contract performance and compliance, and tracks purchase orders end-to-end to identify and mitigate supplier risk. This person also partners closely with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Materials teams to support buying planning, inventory movement, and continuous process improvement across the Supply Chain Management department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare purchase orders, approve payments, and negotiate prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under gen