Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect

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Vast

Compensation

$79,000 - $145,000/year

Long Beach, California, United States

On-site

Posted March 25, 2026

Job Description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect, reporting to the Director of Indirect Supply Chain, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

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. Track execution to sourcing and procuring plans for all projects per cost and timeline.
Seek alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, challenge requirements and specifications to create competitive advantage.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.
Associates degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Bachelors degree Science degree in Business or Engineering discipline.
Experience with subcontracts, purchasing or contracts within an aerospace environment.
Negotiation skills with contracts exceeding $1 million with tight deadline requirements .
Experience in conducting presentations to senior leadership.

Additional Requirements: