Vast

Aerospace

BuyerI

$65–90k Long Beach, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Buyer I at Vast. Skills: Sourcing, Procurement, Supply chain. Support end-to-end sourcing activities. Conduct market research”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Eligibility Requirements

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

Free ATS check

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