Full-Time
Senior Manager
Category Management
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Develops 3D printed reusable rockets
Senior
Long Beach, CA, USA
- 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 a 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)
- 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 offers an engaging workplace that focuses on cutting-edge additive manufacturing techniques for building reusable rockets, positioning itself at the forefront of the space technology industry. The company's commitment to reducing complexity and costs in rocket launches aligns with the burgeoning demands of the space infrastructure market, making it an ideal environment for professionals passionate about innovation and growth in aerospace engineering.
Company Stage
Series F
Total Funding
$2.4B
Headquarters
Long Beach, California
Founded
2016
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 24%2 year growth
↑ 64%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