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Senior Buyer, Machining

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $105,000 - $150,000

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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 Senior Buyer, Machining at Vast will focus on developing strategies for sourcing machining components essential for the design and construction of artificial-gravity space stations. Responsibilities include managing the supply base, conducting supplier negotiations, and ensuring that suppliers meet technical specifications and quality standards. The role requires collaboration across various organizational levels to optimize costs and reduce supply chain risks.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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

  • 5 years in a Procurement role
  • 3 years in aerospace industry and/or manufacturing
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering or Business-related field
  • 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
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications

Nice to have

  • Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
  • Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
  • Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time

What you get

  • Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
  • Company equity
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used in procurement processes
  • High-stress environment may not suit all candidates
  • Travel requirement of up to 20% may be a consideration for work-life balance

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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