Vast
Aerospace
BuyerI
“Buyer I at Vast. Skills: Sourcing, Procurement, Supply chain. Support end-to-end sourcing activities. Conduct market research”
Industry & Context.
20% travel, Work evenings, Work weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
0-2 years experience, Basic understanding of procurement processes, Communication skills, Attention to detail
Nice to Have
Familiarity with BOMs, Managing multiple priorities, Sound decisions with limited information, Team-oriented, Comfortable working in high-intensity environment
What You'll Do.
Support end-to-end sourcing activities
Conduct market research
Identify potential suppliers
Assess supplier capabilities
Support RFQ/RFP execution
Assist with source selection
Assist with negotiations
Assist with contracting strategies
Maintain sourcing documentation
Track supply and demand signals
Coordinate with planning teams
Support schedule alignment
Support on-time delivery
Partner with engineering
Partner with manufacturing
Partner with legal/contracts
Partner with program management
Support supplier performance management
Support continuous improvement efforts
Identify cost opportunities
Identify lead time opportunities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Supplier performance
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
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