VAST Data

VAST Data

Subcontracts Specialist, IT Support, Software

Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$106k-$151kDetected 1 day ago
NegotiationSupply ChainProcurementResearchLeadershipCommunication

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54Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with and lead internal stakeholders to identify IT needs, specifications/requirements and development of associated Subcontracting strategies.
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies to source IT suppliers efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Manage the entire procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection and contract negotiation to performance monitoring and contract renewal.
  • Collaborate with IT and Legal teams to ensure contracts and agreements comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
  • Directly manage suppliers for Indirect spend, develop and utilize supplier scorecards, quarterly business reviews
  • Seek alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, challenge requirements and specifications to create competitive advantage.
  • Directly manage suppliers for Indirect spend, develop and utilize 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.

Requirements

  • Experience in generating RFPs and managing delivery schedules.
  • Experience in all aspects of the Indirect Procurement process, from demand identification through fulfillment.
  • Ability to negotiate for indirect products including, SaaS and hardware.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or Business-related field or equivalent years of work experience.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills & Experience:

Skills

  • Experience with subcontracts, purchasing or contracts within an aerospace environment.
  • Negotiation skills with contracts exceeding $1 million with tight deadline requirements.
  • Demonstrated executive presence and communications, demonstrated experience in generating and conducting briefings to senior leadership.

Compensation

  • Subcontract Specialist, Indirect: $106,000- $151,000
  • Senior Subcontract Specialist, Indirect: $131,000 - $186,000
  • Pay Range: California
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
  • Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off

Company info

  • At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space.
  • Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.
  • Interface with key Vast Customers including IT, Protect, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering and and senior leadership to understand the strategic direction, IT and Info Systems requirements and business priorities.

Equal opportunity

  • 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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