Buyer II

Vast is looking for a Buyer II, reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Manage the full procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities/categories, from demand identification through fulfillment.

Manage supply base against business KPI’s and drive supplier improvement activities

Act as a voice for Supply Chain to inform and influence partner organizations to drive both strategic and tactical initiatives

Proactively align source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies with program, customer, and product  strategies

Review and leverage contracts and Terms & Conditions, lead negotiations, and build defensible should-cost models

Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as Legal, Contracts, Finance, Planning, Operations,Program Management, Engineering, and Quality to effectively manage supplier performance in the best interests of Vast

Communicate proactively and align messaging to business priorities.  Flag risks to schedule, cost, and delivery. Share commodity strategies to influence business decisions

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

2–4+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations

Experience supporting supplier selection and RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiations, and PO placement

Exposure to manufacturing and/or aerospace supply chains strongly preferred

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Bachelors of science degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Experience in a purchasing or sourcing role supporting aerospace, spaceflight, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments and complex systems

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to make independent judgments with limited information

Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers

Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Ability to balance multiple priorities with ambiguous instructions

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time to support supplier visits

Work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range: California

$88,810—$152,940 USD