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# Subcontracts Specialist, IT Support, Software

- **Company:** Vast, Inc
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $106,000.0 - $186,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b4a20e41d6655d9f

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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