Vast

Space exploration

BuyerII

$84–118k Long Beach, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

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

Industry & Context.

Space exploration
Problems you'll solve

Continuous improvement; Corrective actions; Recovery plans

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel up to 20%, Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, 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

Nice to Have

Familiarity with BOMs is a plus, Comfortable managing multiple priorities with ambiguous inputs and shifting timelines, Organizational skills and ability to make sound decisions with limited information, Team-oriented and able to collaborate cross-functionally, Comfortable working in a high-intensity environment supporting critical mission milestones

What You'll Do.

Support end-to-end sourcing activities

Conduct ongoing market research

Identify potential suppliers/subcontractors

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/program teams

Support schedule alignment

Support on-time delivery

Support supplier performance management

Support continuous improvement efforts

Identify cost and lead time opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Quality, engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal/contracts, and program management

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