Procurement Coordinator, Indirect

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Free meals and snacks

Mental healthcare access

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach is seeking a full-time Sourcing Coordinator, Indirect, to support the development of systems for human-rated space stations. This role involves working closely with the Supply Chain Director and assisting in various project implementations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to create and manage requests for proposals. The position offers exceptional benefits, including 100% medical coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to create RFPs and manage purchase orders.
• Experience in aerospace facilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist facilities manager in project implementations.
• Create meetings and presentations for leadership.
• Maintain contracts for various facilities services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next‑generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Using an incremental, hardware‑rich and low‑cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi‑module Haven Station. 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 station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all‑in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.

Vast is looking for a Sourcing Coordinator, Indirect, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, Indirect 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‑time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities

• Assist the facilities manager(s) in all aspects of project implementation as needed
• Create and take part in meetings and presentations with executive leadership
• Provide campus wide reporting on departmental spend, ticketing, and other metrics as requested
• Maintain contracts for facilities services such as elevators, cranes, waste and recycling, pest control, landscaping, and other repair services to name a few
• Obtain multiple bids from competing contractors by creating scopes of work
• Perform job walk‑downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers
• Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted and insured
• Assist with badges, International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and non‑disclosure agreement (NDA) requirements, and safety training
• Create request for payments and assists the buyers with vendor selection
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate with no cost overruns
• Coordinate to meet with the Vast end user and establish the scope of work

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
• Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
• Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in‑writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
• Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
• Comfortable working in a high‑stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Range: California

$22.50—$32 USD

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary will vary depending on job‑related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full‑time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non‑exempt staff with the ability to cash‑out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high‑quality meals for employees.

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

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.