vast
Senior Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect
At a Glance
- Location
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Posted
- 2026-06-11T12:23:37-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Education
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Medical
- Regulatory
- Supply Chain
Requirements
Familiarity and experience in negotiating contracts and terms and conditions, specifically AIA Agreements
Experience in all aspects of the Indirect Procurement process, from demand identification through fulfillment
Business, Supply Chain, Engineering
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.
EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
Experience with subcontracts, purchasing or contracts within an aerospace environment
Responsibilities
Develop category specific strategies for Indirect (Facilities, Capital Equipment and Services) to deliver high quality and low cost solutions for Vast Operations and Manufacturing Customers
Interface with key Vast Customers including Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering and and senior leadership to understand the strategic direction, capital requirements and business priorities
Manage the procurement process – RFI/RFQ/RFPs, negotiations, etc.
– for Indirect projects. Scope includes managing supplier planning and execution, coordination, contract preparation, negotiation and execution.
Directly manage suppliers for Indirect spend (including equipment, engineering & design, and construction), category through supplier scorecards, quarterly business reviews; measuring contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets/ schedules are being met and value is being delivered to the business
Ensure all sourcing activities are conducted in accordance with proper procedures and protocols.