Procurement Coordinator, Indirect

Vast is looking for a Procurement Coordinator, Indirect, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, Indirect 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:

Tactical purchase order placement and open order management.

Support Vast Supplier management including tasks such as onboarding, performance monitoring, compliance verification, and relationship management, requiring dedicated oversight.

Assist with consistent communication, contract follow-ups, and resolution of supply chain issues.

Ensures procurement activities adhere to policies, reducing organizational  and supply chain risk (activities include Supplier due diligence and documentation tracking now demand sustained focus to maintain audit-readiness and regulatory compliance).

Tackle high volume data entry and data migration.

Manage and drive supplier issue ticket resolution, RMA processing and billing/AP discrepancies.

Enable Procurement team to focus on high-value tasks such as negotiations and procurement strategies, while managing day-to-day operational procurement.

Minimum Qualifications:

1-3+ years of procurement experience.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed.

Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.

Excellent customer service skills.

Effective presentation communication skills.

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.

Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Engineering or Business-related field; or equivalent experience.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel when needed

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range:

Procurement Coordinator I, Indirect: $22/hr. - $32/hr.

Procurement Coordinator II, Indirect: $27/hr. - $38/hr.

Pay Range: California

$22—$38 USD