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Full-Time

Director – Strategic Sourcing

Posted on 2/8/2024

Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Robotics & Automation
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Design
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$181k - $232kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Management
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Engineering, or similar
  • 7+ years of working in an indirect procurement role within a fast-paced manufacturing/operations or technology environment
  • 5+ years of working as a people manager
  • Strong knowledge of Capital Equipment/Ground Support Equipment markets
  • Incredibly strong knowledge of fundamental Strategic Sourcing principles and contracts
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, start-up environment
  • Ability to develop and present recommendations confidently to Sr. and Executive leadership
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, P2P, MES) and data analysis applications/tools (i.e., MS Excel, SQL, Tableau)
Responsibilities
  • Be the head for Indirect Supply Management for the company, responsible for all planning, sourcing and procurement of non-flight purchases
  • Develop and implement indirect procurement strategies to drive cost savings, operational efficiencies, improved contract terms and conditions, supplier performance and reduced supply chain risk
  • Provide strategic indirect source-to-pay support – Sourcing, RFx, Negotiations, Contract Management, Vendor Payment Resolution – to cross-functional stakeholders within Capital Equipment, Infrastructure, Information Technology, Launch and Test Operations, Professional Services, and all other Indirect services and commodities
  • Analyze both historical spend data and future spend forecasts to construct an indirect commodity hierarchy that will underpin procurement strategy and operations, quantify near-term spend performance opportunities, and act as input to organizational roadmap
  • Develop immediate- and long-term business process architecture for indirect source-to-pay operations from contract/purchase request through payment and contract closure
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Application Systems team to incorporate indirect procurement processes into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform and other digital tools
  • Provide leadership and direction to a highly talented team of Category Managers and Procurement Specialists, based in Long Beach (CA)
  • Hire, train, and develop the team to support centralization of all source-to-pay activities for the indirect portfolio

Relativity Space focuses on producing and launching 3D printed reusable rockets, catering to the growing demand for space infrastructure. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed to launch various payloads into space, including satellites and future manned missions. The rockets are made using advanced 3D printing techniques, which simplify the manufacturing process, lower costs, and reduce production time. This approach allows Relativity Space to offer a competitive alternative in the aerospace market. Unlike traditional rocket manufacturers, their emphasis on reusability and innovative designs sets them apart. The company's goal is to provide efficient and cost-effective launch services, as demonstrated by their successful launch of Terran 1, the largest 3D printed object, into space.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning an $8.7 million U.S. Air Force contract for additive manufacturing research underscores Relativity Space's technological prowess and potential for further innovation.
  • Securing a multiyear launch contract with Intelsat highlights the company's growing credibility and market acceptance.
  • The $267 million expansion at Stennis Space Center, creating 630 jobs, indicates robust growth and significant investment in infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • The abandonment of the Terran 1 vehicle after a single test flight raises concerns about the reliability and scalability of Relativity Space's technology.
  • Competition from other companies, including those launching methane-fueled rockets, could impact market share and growth prospects.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space leverages advanced 3D printing technology to produce rockets, significantly reducing production complexity and costs compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
  • The company's focus on reusable rockets, particularly the Terran R, positions it as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative in the commercial space economy.
  • Relativity Space's successful launch of Terran 1, the world's largest 3D printed object, demonstrates its pioneering capabilities in aerospace manufacturing.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision coverage

Wellness stipend

401(k)

Equity

11 company holidays

Generous PTO policy

Monthly lunches, game nights, & offsite events

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend

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