Propulsion Power and ECLSS Supply Chain Leader

At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing longterm stays in space without the adverse effects of zerogravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is allin committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.

Vast is looking for an Propulsion Power and ECLSS Systems Supply Chain Lead reporting to the Senior Vice President of Quality and Supply Chain to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificialgravity humanrated space stations. This will be a fulltime exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Propulsion Power and ECLSS teams to understand their product roadmap. Lead and orchestrate the roadmap reviews between engineering and suppliers find solutions create proposals and implement to meet business requirements striking a balance between supply continuity cost and delivery.
• Investigate and source next generation technology provide technical expertise special knowledge and market trends to engineering including driving value engineering through ideation and .
• Serve as the Components and Propulsion Supply Chain leader for all demand. Define implement and manage the endtoend value stream for all Vast Space Components and Propulsion demand.
• Partner with Engineering Manufacturing Quality and Customers to develop and manage a bestinclass and optimized Components and Propulsion supply base that exceeds Vasts unique requirements; including technical quality cost and schedule.
• Collaborate with Vast Supplier Quality to develop and implement a strategic sourcing program that identifies opportunities for strategic sourcing and develops and monitors underperforming Components and Propulsion suppliers.
• Continue to lead grow and mentor the Components and Propulsion Sourcing organization including engaging in longterm organizational design team building and hiring retention and continuous training.
• Leverage best practices to drive improved quality delivery excellence and continually reduce costs and improve the products and services for our customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 multidisciplinary operation
• Knowledge of quality/manufacturing processes especially with Components and Propulsion product categories.
• Strong background in supply chain either in Demand Planning Commodity Management or Strategic Sourcing with a complete understanding of the endtoend demand identification through fulfillment process.
• Ability to operate both strategically tactically and operationally in a fastpaced environment; builds scalable systems and processes rather than just addressing single issues.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Masters Degree
• Comfortable working in a highstress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 30 of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range:

• Manager Components and Propulsion Supply Chain: $100000 $145000
• Sr Manager Components and Propulsion Supply Chain: $130000 $186000
• Director Components and Propulsion Supply Chain: $155000 $215000

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY