Subcontracts Specialist, IT Support, Software
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $106,000- $151,000
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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 Subcontracts Specialist for IT Support at Vast will coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify IT needs and develop procurement strategies for sourcing IT suppliers. Responsibilities include managing the procurement lifecycle, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies, and monitoring supplier performance. The role requires collaboration with various departments and may involve travel and flexible working hours to meet project deadlines.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Experience in negotiating software and IT contracts, including pricing and favorable terms
- Experience in generating RFPs and managing delivery schedules
- Experience in all aspects of the Indirect Procurement process
- Ability to negotiate for indirect products including SaaS and hardware
- Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or Business-related field or equivalent work experience
Nice to have
- Experience with subcontracts, purchasing or contracts within an aerospace environment
- Negotiation skills with contracts exceeding $1 million
- Demonstrated executive presence and communications
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack being used
- Salary range provided, but it varies based on experience and capability
- Role may require evening or weekend work to support 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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