Vast · 1 week ago
Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $108K/yrVast is a company focused on advancing space exploration by building artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect to support the development of systems for their space habitat, managing procurement processes and supplier relationships to ensure project success.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop category specific strategies for Indirect (Facilities, Capital Equipment and Services) to deliver high quality and low cost solutions for Vast Operations and Manufacturing Customers
Interface with key Vast Customers including Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering and and senior leadership to understand the strategic direction, capital requirements and business priorities
Manage the procurement process – RFI/RFQ/RFPs, negotiations, etc. – for Indirect projects. Scope includes managing supplier planning and execution, coordination, contract preparation, negotiation and execution
Directly manage suppliers for Indirect spend (including equipment, engineering & design, and construction), category through supplier scorecards, quarterly business reviews; measuring contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets/ schedules are being met and value is being delivered to the business
Ensure all sourcing activities are conducted in accordance with proper procedures and protocols. Track execution to sourcing and procuring plans for all projects per cost and timeline
Seek alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, challenge requirements and specifications to create competitive advantage
Qualification
Required
Familiarity and experience in negotiating contracts and terms and conditions, specifically AIA Agreements
Experience in all aspects of the Indirect Procurement process, from demand identification through fulfillment
Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Engineering discipline
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Preferred
Experience with subcontracts, purchasing or contracts within an aerospace environment
Negotiation skills with contracts exceeding $1 million with tight deadline requirements
Experience in conducting presentations to senior leadership
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
One Medical membership
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
Founded in 2021
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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