Manager, Procurement (Machining)
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $114,000 - $162,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 103 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 67 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Manager, Procurement (Machining) at Vast will lead a team of 3-5 procurement professionals, focusing on the sourcing and procurement of machining commodities essential for developing the world’s first commercial space station. Responsibilities include establishing supplier strategies, managing supplier performance, and collaborating with various departments to align procurement with production needs. The role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on involvement in complex sourcing activities and supplier escalations.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, supplier management, or a related field
- Experience sourcing machined components or managing machining suppliers in a hardware manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, mentoring buyers or sourcing professionals, or managing procurement execution through others
- Experience developing commodity strategies, supplier selection plans, or sourcing strategies for complex technical commodities
- Experience negotiating pricing, terms, lead times, capacity commitments, or supplier agreements
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, space, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or other high-reliability hardware environments
- Strong understanding of machining processes, including CNC milling, CNC turning, multi-axis machining, complex assemblies, special processes, and inspection requirements
- Experience sourcing tight-tolerance, low-volume/high-mix, prototype, development, or production machined hardware
- Experience working within a quality management system such as AS9100, ISO9001, or equivalent
- Experience qualifying new suppliers and scaling a supplier base to support production growth
What you get
- Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
- Full-time employees receive company equity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role requires hands-on involvement in procurement activities, which may limit flexibility
- The company is in a high-growth phase, which may lead to evolving responsibilities and expectations
- The position may require extended hours or weekends to meet critical milestones
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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