Senior Manager, Global Sourcing

Sr. Manager, Global Sourcing

Vast is looking for a Senior Manager, Global Sourcing, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Quality and 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 Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, mentor and manage the Vast Global Sourcing team.
• Develop global commodity and category sourcing strategies that deliver superior quality, cost, and delivery performance, responsible for the strategy, supplier selection and performance management of the commodities and categories.
• Collaborate closely with Vast’s Leadership, Manufacturing, Engineering and Functional teams to define and drive execution of Vast’s sourcing strategies
• Effectively work cross functionally and across multiple geographies with key suppliers to deliver superior quality, cost, delivery and technical solutions to meet Vast requirements
• Ensure Vast is working with best-in-class suppliers and mitigating risks by rigorously analyzing component and manufacturing costs, performing risk analyses, forecasting industry trends, and leveraging your own expertise in commodity/category markets and production processes
• Develop and deploy strategic vertical integration strategies including development of dual/multi sources of supply to ensure continuity of supply.
• Negotiate and deliver favorable commercial terms that optimize costs, lead times, and risk to Vast by managing the end-to-end sourcing process from supplier development through qualification, negotiation, and contracting and final product delivery.
• Secure best-in-class pricing through detailed price analysis and negotiations, continual cost reductions, cost avoidance, and logistics optimization

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Business discipline
• Solid understanding of commercial terms, contract structures, and IP concepts
• Fact-based, detail-oriented, data-driven decision making along with strong analytical skills; ability to thrive in the face of ambiguity and make decisions based on partial information
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; an optimistic, high-energy “people person” with a strong desire to build collaborative relationships and make things happen
• Deep category/commodity experience including strategic sourcing, market/pricing mechanics, and manufacturing processes in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment;

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience within an aerospace industry
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate cross-functionally on multiple tasks and projects; a team-player
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
• Fact-based, detail-oriented, data-driven decision making along with strong analytical skills; ability to thrive in the face of ambiguity and make decisions based on partial information

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones