Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect
Vast
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect, reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain and Quality, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
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 all 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 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
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Pay Range:
- Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect: $79,000 - $108,000
- Senior Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect: $109,000 - $145,000
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
