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Indirect Supply Chain Leader
| Company | VAST |
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| Location | Long Beach, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $100000 – $220000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Engineering discipline
- At least 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Engineering and/or Supplier Quality
- Advanced project management skills and the ability to influence change across a multi-disciplinary operation
- Strong track record of contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost savings delivery.
- Experience procuring capital equipment, facilities infrastructure, IT systems/software, and professional services.
- Knowledge of procurement compliance and risk management in regulated industries (e.g., ITAR, FAR/DFARS awareness).
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools.
- Ability to operate both strategically, tactically and operationally in a fast-paced environment; builds scalable systems and processes, rather than just addressing single issues.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all indirect supply chain activities, including demand planning, sourcing and managing suppliers for capital equipment, facilities, IT, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), professional services, and other non-production categories. This role will drive procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cost optimization—supporting critical operations across engineering, test, and office functions.
- Develop and execute the indirect supply chain strategy aligned with company goals and program needs.
- Lead sourcing efforts for capital equipment, facilities services, IT systems, professional services, and other indirect spend categories.
- Build and manage supplier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, service quality, and commercial performance.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms, ensuring favorable outcomes while managing risk and compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, IT, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and leadership to support internal stakeholder needs.
- Establish scalable supply chain policies and procedures, including requisition, approval, and PO processes.
- Partner with Finance and Legal teams to ensure contractual and budgetary alignment.
- Implement tools and dashboards for tracking spend, KPIs, savings, and supplier performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- 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
