Apogee Components · 1 month ago
Operations and Purchasing Coordinator
4960 Northpark Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hrApogee Components is seeking an Operations and Purchasing Coordinator to ensure the smooth operation of the office and facility while managing purchasing tasks. The role involves maintaining office procedures, coordinating vendor relations, and executing purchasing systems to keep priority inventory in stock without administrative friction.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Maintain company calendar and meeting schedule (accuracy, shared visibility, coordination)
Coordinate meetings and provide facilitation support as needed
Maintain and publish office/admin procedures (clear, current, and followed)
Coordinate building upkeep, vendors, and routine maintenance
Own cleanliness systems and cleaning rotation schedule
Coordinate key facility items (ex: fire system maintenance) and ensure follow-through
Track and manage facility-related renewals with appropriate escalation
Execute purchasing system: PO accuracy, vendor cadence, reorder discipline
Place and manage purchase orders (right items/qty/pricing/dates)
Track shipments; resolve shortages/damages; document vendor exceptions and prevention steps
Source suppliers/quotes and support negotiation on pricing/terms/delivery schedules (as assigned)
Maintain receiving procedure standards and help train/refresh warehouse receiving practices (in partnership with Ops)
Ensure purchasing records and documentation are accurate and organized
Maintain pricing/cost changes with clean handoffs to Bookkeeping/Data Support
Support inventory system updates and data hygiene related to purchasing execution (decision rights stay aligned with Data Support where applicable)
Track annual filings and routine business paperwork
Route specialized items to CPA/attorney/etc. as needed and track completion
Maintain documentation so renewals/filings don't become emergencies
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational discipline: checklists, cadence, follow-through, documentation
High attention to detail (PO accuracy, pricing, dates, receiving paperwork)
Clear communication for vendor coordination and internal handoffs
Problem-solving under real operational constraints (shipping deadlines, backorders, facility issues)
Comfortable working across office + warehouse environments
Basic spreadsheet competence (Excel/Google Sheets) for daily tracking
Ability to do occasional physical warehouse support (standing periods; lifting up to ~40 lbs as needed)
Bookkeeping / Data Support: owns reporting/reconciliation and data definitions; this role provides clean inputs and executes updates tied to purchasing
Product Development: owns new item requirements; this role supports sourcing inputs and executes purchasing/vendor management
Warehouse/Receiving: this role sets/refreshes receiving standards and supports training; warehouse executes daily receiving with partnership
Company
Apogee Components
Apogee Components is the first step into space is an Apogee model rocket.
Founded in 1989
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase