Subcontracts Specialist, IT Support, Software

• 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.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate contracts and agreements per RFQ/RFP guidelines
• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve any issues or disputes, and enforce contract terms as necessary.
• 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.
• Seek alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, challenge requirements and specifications to create competitive advantage.
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with proper procedures and protocols. Track execution to sourcing and procurement plans for all projects per cost and timeline.

• Experience in negotiating software and IT contracts, including but not limited to, pricing, lead times and favorable terms and conditions.
• 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Paid parental leave, Parental leave, 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance Full-time Weekends as needed, Evenings as needed Long Beach, CA 90807, 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. 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; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. 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.

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.