Purchasing Coordinator

Vast is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator, reporting to the Manager of External 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, non-exempt position located in our Hawthorne location. 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Purchasing Coordinator to support our External Procurement efforts. You will play a crucial role in the development and success of the team. Your attention to detail, ability to build strong relationships, and effective communication will help you thrive in this position. 

Responsibilities: 

• Point of Contact for any Vendor Onboarding, managing legal and finance buy off on onboarding process along with providing status of onboarding
• Ownership of "Off the Shelf" flight hardware such as fittings, fasteners, and o-rings which can also expand to non-flight or testing needs
• Tackle high-volume data entry and data migration once we populate/migrate more data into an ERP system (which is needed for AS9100)
• Own any vendor facing issue ticket resolution, RMA processing, and billing/AP discrepancies 
• Consumable ordering such as endmills, tooling for machining/additive, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate. 
• 1+ years of experience in a supply chain environment. 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, or supply chain.  
• Purchasing experience. 
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed.
• Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
•  Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. 

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel when needed 
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted