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Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental ... Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly ...

Staff DevOps Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$188K - $267K/yr

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental ... Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly ...

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental ... Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly ...

Staff Mission Operations Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$73K - $98K/yr

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental ... Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly ...

Vast is looking for a Staff Mission Operations Engineer reporting to the Senior Manager of Crew Operations & Training , to support the development of the systems required to enable and execute the ...

Vast is looking for a Staff DevOps Engineer, reporting to the Manager, DevOps & Platform, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial ...

Senior Mission Operations Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental ... Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly ...

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Staff DevOps Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$188K - $267K/yr

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space ... Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly ...

Integration Engineer, Launch Operations

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$109K - $147K/yr

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental ... Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly ...

Vast is looking for an Operations Specialist , reporting to the Operations Manager , to support the operational infrastructure required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated ...

Vast is looking for a(n) Manufacturing Operations Analyst , reporting to the Manager of Manufacturing Operations, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and ...

Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space ...

Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space ...

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Senior Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect

Vast

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Vast is looking for a Senior Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect reporting to the Director of Indirect Supply Chain, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-timeexempt 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 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
  • Associates degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Bachelors of Science degree in Business or Engineering discipline 
  • 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