Vast
Buyer II, Avionics
$89K–$126K
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 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 avionics procurement and supplier performance for the design and build of human-rated space station systems.
What you'll do
- Manage the procurement lifecycle for assigned categories, from demand identification through fulfillment, including supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, and purchase orders.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements; coordinate with internal stakeholders and flag schedule, cost, and delivery risks.
- Develop sourcing strategies and should-cost models, and communicate commodity strategies to inform business decisions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a 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.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% and work evenings and/or weekends for critical mission milestones.
Nice to have
- Exposure to manufacturing and/or aerospace supply chains.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, NASA standards, electrical schematic reviews, or Altium or similar software.
Pay
$88,806 — $126,061.20 USD base salary
Tools
IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, NASA standards, Altium
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