Full-Time

Commodity Manager

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Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions

Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$100k - $165kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Long Beach, CA, USA

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, or other relevant fields
  • 8+ years of related experience as Buyer, Manufacturing Engineer, or equivalent
  • Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing with suppliers
  • Proven knowledge of purchasing processes.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of time
  • Proficient in MRP systems
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Responsibilities
  • Accountable for sourcing materials after appropriately evaluating vendor capability, price, delivery needs, and vendor performance
  • Accountable for the on-time-delivery of material to Rocket Lab
  • Responsible for owning the business relationship with assigned suppliers
  • Responsible for managing the RFQ process to secure competitive bids and ensure we are achieving best price for goods and services
  • Tightly integrate with Engineering teams to meet their procurement requirements and act as primary point of contact for R&D order status
  • Provide status to material planners on purchase orders and expected delivery dates
  • Accountable for negotiating terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
  • Accountable for maintaining purchase order data within our ERP system

Rocket Lab provides comprehensive space solutions, including launch services, spacecraft components, and satellite management. Their main products are the Electron rocket, which is designed for small satellite launches, and the Photon satellite platform, which supports various missions, including those for NASA. The Electron rocket has gained popularity for its reliability, becoming the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket since its debut in 2018, successfully delivering over 100 satellites into orbit. Rocket Lab differentiates itself from competitors by offering a streamlined approach to accessing space, with multiple launch sites and a focus on affordability and efficiency. The company's goal is to make space more accessible for both private and public sector organizations, facilitating advancements in areas like national security, scientific research, and climate monitoring.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$713.3M

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

77%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in hypersonic tech expands Rocket Lab's service offerings.
  • Collaboration with Air Force enhances capabilities in national security space launches.
  • Investment from Pier 88 indicates strong financial confidence in Rocket Lab.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX as Rocket Lab develops the Neutron rocket.
  • Potential delays in Virginia launch site could impact schedules and revenue.
  • Reliance on New Zealand site poses risks from geopolitical tensions or disasters.

What makes Rocket Lab USA unique

  • Rocket Lab's Electron is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually.
  • Photon platform supports NASA missions to Moon, Mars, and private Venus mission.
  • Neutron rocket development positions Rocket Lab as a leader in carbon fiber composites.

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