Senior Global Supply Specialist, Direct Supply Management

Global Supply Manager, Direct Supply Management Pay Competitive Location Long Beach/California Employment type Full-Time Job Description Req#: 6758080002 Company Overview: A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to 3D print rockets. Our unique approach enables rapid product iteration, allowing us to push the boundaries of what's possible today and unlock the full potential of 3D printing for tomorrow. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality. Team: Supply Chain at Relativity Space is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain networks required to manufacture, test, and launch the next-generation reusable launch vehicle Terran-R. Being both an internal and external facing function, we closely partner with an extensive number of groups to develop the operational strategies, processes, and tools that are utilized to fulfill end-customer demand for our launch services. What youll do: For your respective commodity, you will: Accountable for executing end-to-end supply chain activities and ensuring supply continuity across multiple commodities, from demand creation to order fulfillment. Be the subject matter expert on the technical and commercial makeup of your commodities and provide strategic insight on design and program decisions. Strategically manage a broad and diverse vendor base to build and maintain long-term relationships that maximize value for both parties. Become technically embedded with the processes required to make parts, and leverage that expertise to provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback to engineering teams. Conduct comprehensive assessments on existing subcomponent supply chains to ensure near-term material demand is fulfilled through development, qualification, and initial production. Leverage forecasts to develop commodity strategies and drive sourcing activities through contract implementation. Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to anticipate requirements and implement procurement strategies aligned to business requirements. Act as a leader cross-functionally to set priorities & execute program milestones. Responsible for converting demand signals into purchase orders, managing internal and external order change requests, tracking vendor progress through delivery, resolving any delivered non-conformances, and ensuring data integrity throughout. Conduct analysis and provide reporting on supply chain health, vendor costs (should cost modeling), category spend, and financial projections to anticipate & mitigate supply chain risk. Champion system and process improvements that drive operational excellence and enable the organization to scale effectively. Team in a growing startup and provide strategic insights as the organization evolves from scrappy startup to industrial manufacturer of the worlds most advanced launch systems. What you need to know: Bachelors degree in engineering, supply chain/operations management, economics/finance, or similar 3+ years of demonstrated success in a strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or engineering role Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to: engineering design, manufacturing, integration, materials & processing, finance, accounting, quality, executive management. Ability to provide targeted, strategic & professional communication to update stakeholders and ensure seamless cross-functional alignment Nice to haves but not required: Masters degree in engineering, business administration, supply chain/operations management, or similar Expertise in contract structures, contract negotiations, contract implementation, associated commodity/category, and supplier management Knowledge of strategic sourcing and vendor management, pricing, lead time and contract terms negotiations, supply chain planning and procurement, and executive communications New product development (NPD) or new product introduction (NPI) supply chain experience, preferably within aerospace or frontier technology industries Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., ERP, MES, PLM) and sophisticated data modeling techniques & applications (e.g., MS Excel, SQL, Tableau) Excellent negotiation skills Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend and more We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. The below-range represents Relativity Spaces current good-faith pay scale for this role. Relativity Space reserves the right to modify or update this range at any time. Compensation is only one part of our entire total rewards package. To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here: https://px.sequoia.com/relativityspace Hiring Range: $94,000 $120,000 USD Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturing company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. #J-18808-Ljbffr