Space Dynamics Laboratory

Purchasing Coordinator

Business and Finance - North Logan, UT - Full Time

Job ID: 9551
Date Posted: September 30, 2026

Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our Business and Finance Offices This role requires analysis, attention to detail, and compliance with processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processes invoices, produce reports, audit transactions, and audit files
  • Assists with issuing, tracking, entering, and closing quote requests
  • Creates requisitions and basic purchase orders
  • Supports cross collaboration with Property, Shipping/Receiving, Accounting, Quality Assurance, Travel, Subcontracts, and Supply Chain
  • Assists with self-assessments
  • Supports supplier management activity
  • Backs-up the travel coordinators for booking travel and reimbursing travelers
  • Assists the small business liaison officer with small business outreach efforts, including collecting capability statements and attending business conferences
  • Vets’ paperwork such as suppliers, including onboarding paperwork, market research, and tracking supplier status
  • Assists subcontracts office with contract closeouts
  • Assists the Supply Chain Senior Manager with operational support activities
  • Represents the company with professional and ethical conduct when interacting with all contacts, including suppliers, customers, and colleagues

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Proficient computer and problem-solving skills
  • Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Organizational and planning skills including the ability to support multiple individuals and tasks at one time
  • Compliance with relevant processes and procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in procurement, business, supply chain or related field
  • Professional experience in a government contractor and/or R&D environment
  • High degree of proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe, and Atlassian products
Salary Range
  • $32,000 - $60,000
    • Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience


This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL?
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

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