Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect

As a Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect at Vast, your primary responsibilities include developing specific strategies for indirect procurement, engaging with various departments to align with their capital and operational requirements, managing the entire procurement process including requests for information, quotes, and proposals, and maintaining direct oversight of suppliers to ensure contract compliance and performance metrics are met.

Essential qualifications for the Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect position at Vast include a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, familiarity with negotiating contracts, especially AIA Agreements, and comprehensive experience in the indirect procurement process from demand identification to fulfillment. Experience in the aerospace sector is preferred.

Candidates for the Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect role at Vast should have strong negotiation skills for contracts exceeding $1 million, experience with presentations to senior leadership, and the ability to think innovatively to source competitive solutions. Being adaptable to changing business priorities while remaining detail-oriented is crucial.

The compensation package for a Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect at Vast ranges from $79,000 to $108,000, reflecting job-related knowledge and experience. In addition to salary, employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including 100% medical coverage, paid time off, and unique perks like flexible working arrangements and exceptional food offerings.

The work environment for a Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect at Vast is dynamic and collaborative, situated in our Long Beach office. Employees benefit from working alongside a team of dedicated experts passionate about pioneering in the space industry, all while enjoying competitive perks and a supportive company culture.

Discuss your previous roles where you managed the entire procurement process, focusing on demand identification, vendor negotiation, and contract delivery. Highlight specific projects where your contributions led to cost reductions or efficiency improvements.

Emphasize your preparation tactics, such as understanding market conditions and supplier capabilities. Provide examples of past negotiations and how you navigated challenges to achieve favorable outcomes for your organization.

Explain methods you would use to assess supplier performance, like establishing KPIs and running regular performance reviews. Mention how you would apply feedback to improve supplier relationships and contract compliance.

Discuss the importance of adhering to company protocols and regulatory guidelines. Share experiences where your accuracy in following procedures resulted in successful project completions.

Delve into the significance of collaboration with operational, engineering, and leadership teams to gather insights essential for procurement decisions, enhancing overall strategic alignment in the company.

Share a specific incident where you faced procurement challenges and explain the creative solutions you proposed. Highlight the outcome and what you learned from the experience.

Mention specific procurement software or tools you are proficient in and how they streamline processes. Illustrate how these tools have supported your efficiency in past roles.

Discuss approaches for maintaining professionalism and communication to resolve conflicts. Stress how you would focus on finding mutually beneficial resolutions to uphold supplier relationships.

Showcase your analytical skills by discussing how you assess project needs critically and propose alternatives that could yield better results while maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness.

Outline how you invest time in professional development through industry publications, attending workshops, or participating in professional networks to remain competitive in procurement practices.