About the Team:

Supply Chain at Relativity encompasses direct supply management for all Terran-R parts and materials, indirect supply management for the Long Beach site, and materials management.  Put simply, we own the value chain from identification of a need to delivery to our internal customer.  The Supply Chain team’s vision is to build a best-in-class, responsive, and data-driven supply chain management organization that is a key competitive advantage for Relativity.  Supply Chain is currently putting that vision into practice through sourcing long-lead parts, production equipment, and infrastructure projects for Terran R production.  We have had numerous accomplishments with high-dollar, impactful projects by collaborating closely with finance, manufacturing, and engineering to deliver excellent value and keep our aggressive Terran R schedule on track.      

As a Commodity Manager, Vehicle Structures, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Planning, and more to design and scale both existing and novel supply chains in the design and development of complex components that create a competitive advantage for the enterprise.

About the Role:

• Own the development and implementation of our supply chain strategy for the Terran-R vehicle structures.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment on existing subcomponent supply chains and refine end-to-end operating model to ensure near-term material demand is fulfilled through development, qualification, and initial production.
• Be accountable for on time delivery of all responsible parts, working closely with program management to ensure lead times support build cadence.
• Leverage forecasts to develop commodity strategies and drive sourcing activities through contract implementation.
• Operationalize ERP for digital management of end-to-end component lifecycle.
• Build strategic, long-term relationships with supply partners to always maximize value for both parties.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to anticipate requirements and implement procurement strategies aligned to business requirements.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Economics/Finance, or similar.
• 2+ years of demonstrated success in a strategic sourcing, manufacturing or engineering role.
• Experience with aerospace development programs preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, MES) and experience in sophisticated data modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of contract structures, contract negotiations, contract implementation, and vendor management.
• Basic negotiation skills.

Nice to haves but not required: 

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain/Operations Management, or similar.
• New Product Development (NPD) or Introduction (NPI) supply chain experience, preferably within aerospace or frontier technology industries.