Vast

Senior Buyer

Hawthorne, California, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$107k-$152kDetected 7 days ago

Supply ChainProcurementERPAvionicsResearchCommunication

About the role

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.
If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples.

Build up a strategic supply chain supporting engine components including off-the-shelf components, tools, material, avionics components and any hardware assemblies are associated with it
Create and take part in meetings with engineering to develop a strong rapport
Alleviate any delivery blockages including supply, quality or invoice disputes Identify areas for improvement and develop new processes or KPI's to further team development
Have a good understanding of global markets and economics and its effect on Aerospace Supply Chains Issue RFQ's, PO's within a timely manner and maintain established service levels for quotes, purchase orders and updates
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.
Vast is looking for a Senior Buyer, reporting to the E-2 Manager of Supply Chain, to create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for production and low cost.

Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems

$107,000 - $152,000 USD
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

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.
Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer
employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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