Vast
Buyer
$74K–$105K
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Experience
- Level I: 0–2 years in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related role; internships/co-ops acceptable. Level II: 2–4+ years in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- Education
- Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
About the job
Supports end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for hardware used to develop human-rated space stations.
What you'll do
- Manage sourcing from demand identification through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and purchase order placement.
- Research and assess suppliers, execute RFQs/RFPs, and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams on delivery, supplier performance, cost, and continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- Level I: Basic understanding of procurement processes, including RFQs, purchase orders, supplier communication, and lead times.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Level II: Experience supporting supplier selection, RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiations, and purchase order placement.
- Ability to travel up to 20% and work evenings and/or weekends as needed for critical milestones.
Nice to have
- Exposure to manufacturing and/or aerospace supply chains.
- Experience creating or updating RFQs/RFPs, purchase orders, or work orders in an ERP; ability to analyze quotes and familiarity with BOMs.
Pay
USD 73,964 — USD 105,051 base salary
Tools
ERP, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, CAD
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