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Boom Supersonic · 5 months ago

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Boom Supersonic is building the world’s fastest airliner, and they are seeking a Buyer to manage the procurement process. In this role, you will create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and coordinate with various teams to ensure efficient purchasing operations.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Create and manage purchase orders for parts, materials, and services supporting engineering and production
Request and compare supplier quotes, ensuring best value while meeting technical requirements
Track open orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
Monitor incoming shipments, confirm delivery status, and assist with receiving parts
Maintain accurate data in our purchasing systems
Coordinate closely with program managers, engineers, and quality teams to resolve issues
Support supplier onboarding and maintain vendor records
Help identify and implement process improvements for purchasing efficiency

Qualification

Purchasing experienceSupply chain experienceAerospace knowledgeSupplier managementCommunicationDetail-orientedCollaboration skills

Required

Purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally in aerospace or manufacturing
Comfortable working in different purchasing systems and spreadsheets
Strong communicator — able to clearly relay requirements and status between internal teams and suppliers
Detail-oriented with the persistence to follow up until the job is done
Thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift daily
Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ambition, complemented by effective collaboration skills in a team setting
Excels in a high-energy, independent, and challenging work environment
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Experience buying for R&D or prototype hardware programs
Familiarity with aerospace supplier networks and quality requirements
Exposure to reading engineering drawings or understanding basic manufacturing processes
Track record of reducing lead times or improving supplier performance

Benefits

Long term incentives/equity
A flexible PTO policy
Many other progressive benefits

Company

Boom Supersonic

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Boom Supersonic is a commercial airplane manufacturer that builds supersonic airliners designed for speed, safety, and sustainability.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$732.5M
Key Investors
Darsana Capital PartnersNEOM Investment FundMomentum Ventures
2025-12-09Series B· $300M
2024-12-16Series A· $100M
2024-04-24Convertible Note· $25M

Leadership Team

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Blake Scholl
Founder/CEO
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