vast

Senior Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect

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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.