Avionics Procurement Lead for Space Station Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Buyer II to support the development of systems for space stations. Reporting to the Director, Avionics Supply Chain, this full-time role focuses on procurement of avionics components for design and build of artificial-gravity space stations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4+ years in sourcing, with experience in RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiations, and supplier performance management.

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, RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiations, and PO placement.
• Exposure to 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.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

RFQ/RFP processes

Job description

Vast in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Buyer II to support the development of systems for space stations. Reporting to the Director, Avionics Supply Chain, this full-time role focuses on procurement of avionics components for design and build of artificial-gravity space stations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4+ years in sourcing, with experience in RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiations, and supplier performance management.