Sourcing Specialist II

Vast is looking for a Sourcing Specialist II, reporting to the Director of 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

• Support end-to-end sourcing activities for assigned commodities/categories, from demand identification through supplier selection and purchase order placement
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify potential suppliers/subcontractors, assess capabilities, and support RFQ/RFP execution
• Assist with source selection, negotiations, and contracting strategies aligned to program, customer, product, and in-service needs
• Own/maintain sourcing documentation, including RFQs/RFPs, bid analyses, supplier records, and purchase orders in ERP systems
• Track supply and demand signals and coordinate with planning/program teams to support schedule alignment and on-time delivery
• Partner with quality, engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal/contracts, and program management to support supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost)
• Support supplier performance management and continuous improvement efforts (QCD), including corrective actions and recovery plans as needed
• Identify cost and lead time opportunities through basic cost analysis, pricing reviews, and value-focused sourcing recommendations
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, high accountability, and cross-functional collaboration across all levels

Minimum Qualifications (Level I)

• 0–2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related role (internships/co-ops acceptable)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Basic understanding of procurement processes (RFQ, PO lifecycle, supplier communication, lead times, Incoterms a plus)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications (Level II)

• 2–4+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
• Experience supporting supplier selection and RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiations, and PO placement
• Exposure to manufacturing and/or aerospace supply chains strongly preferred

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience creating/updating RFPs/RFQs, purchase orders (POs), and work orders within an ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
• Ability to analyze quotes and build basic cost/price comparisons; familiarity with BOMs is a plus
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities with ambiguous inputs and shifting timelines
• Strong organizational skills and ability to make sound decisions with limited information
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, ops, planning, contracts/legal, and finance
• Comfortable working in a high-intensity environment supporting critical mission milestones

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends as needed to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range:

• Sourcing Specialist I: $65,000 - $90,000
• Sourcing Specialist II: $ 84,000 - $118,000