Aerospace Procurement Specialist II

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

ClassPass credits

Mental health benefits (Spring Health)

Free meals and snacks at site

Job summary

Vast, headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Buyer II to drive full-cycle procurement for space station programs. You’ll source, negotiate, and manage suppliers across aerospace components, coordinating with Legal, Finance, and Engineering to optimize costs and delivery.

The role requires 2–4+ years in procurement and a collaborative, high‑performance mindset. This full-time, exempt position offers exposure to mission-critical programs, travel up to 20%, and a comprehensive compensation

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

RFQ/RFP cycles

Negotiations

PO placement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Vast, headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Buyer II to drive full-cycle procurement for space station programs. You’ll source, negotiate, and manage suppliers across aerospace components, coordinating with Legal, Finance, and Engineering to optimize costs and delivery.

The role requires 2–4+ years in procurement and a collaborative, high‑performance mindset. This full-time, exempt position offers exposure to mission-critical programs, travel up to 20%, and a comprehensive compensation