Aerospace Buyer II – Space Station Systems

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Vast is seeking an Avionics Buyer II in Long Beach to support the design and build of artificial-gravity space stations. This full-time role reports to the Director, Avionics Supply Chain and manages the full procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities, from demand identification through fulfillment.

You will coordinate with Legal, Contracts, Finance, Planning, Operations, Program Management, Engineering and Quality to drive supplier performance, align sourcing strategies with program goals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (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
• Exposure to manufacturing and/or aerospace supply chains strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities/categories, from demand identification through fulfillment
• Manage supply base against business KPI’s and drive supplier improvement activities
• Act as a voice for Supply Chain to inform and influence partner organizations to drive both strategic and tactical initiatives
• Proactively align source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies with program, customer, and product strategies
• Review and leverage contracts and Terms & Conditions, lead negotiations, and build defensible should-cost models
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as Legal, Contracts, Finance, Planning, Operations,Program Management, Engineering, and Quality to effectively manage supplier performance in the best interests of Vast
• Communicate proactively and align messaging to business priorities
• Flag risks to schedule, cost, and delivery. Share commodity strategies to influence business decisions
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Vast is seeking an Avionics Buyer II in Long Beach to support the design and build of artificial-gravity space stations. This full-time role reports to the Director, Avionics Supply Chain and manages the full procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities, from demand identification through fulfillment.

You will coordinate with Legal, Contracts, Finance, Planning, Operations, Program Management, Engineering and Quality to drive supplier performance, align sourcing strategies with program goals,