Vast
Buyer II
$89K–$153K
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Experience
- 2–4+ years in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
About the job
Manages procurement for assigned categories, from sourcing and negotiation through supplier fulfillment and performance, supporting the design and build of human-rated space stations.
What you'll do
- Manage procurement lifecycle, supplier performance, and improvement activities for assigned commodities or categories.
- Lead source selection, RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiations, contracting, and should-cost modeling.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, communicate supplier risks, and align procurement strategies with business priorities.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience supporting supplier selection, RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiations, and PO placement.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% to support supplier visits; work evenings and/or weekends for critical mission milestones.
Nice to have
- Exposure to manufacturing and/or aerospace supply chains.
- Experience in purchasing or sourcing for aerospace, spaceflight, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments and complex systems.
Pay
$88,810 — $152,940 USD (base salary)
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