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Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Global Supply Manager - Indirect

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including ownership of a category or commodity; the requirement may be adjusted for demonstrated skills.
  • Proven experience owning an end-to-end category strategy, should-cost analysis, and supply base design.
  • A track record of leading high-value, complex negotiations and master service agreements of $100,000 or more with strong commercial outcomes.
  • Fluency in vendor contracting terms and commercial risk, with accountability for correct contract and purchase order approval routing.
  • Ability to build procurement plans for critical projects and guide stakeholders across engineering, finance, and operations.
  • Experience owning strategic supplier relationships, performance management, and supply assurance or risk mitigation.
  • Proficiency with procurement systems, including ERP, P2P/S2P, and e-sourcing systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or Ariba.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work autonomously and set direction within a category.
  • Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Responsibilities

  • Own the global category strategy for the commodity, business unit, or location under scope, including should-cost models, supply base design, and multi-year category plans.
  • Direct sourcing strategy and lead sourcing events end-to-end, including RFPs over $100,000, gathering data, engaging stakeholders, and implementing the plan.
  • Lead high-value, complex negotiations and master service agreements, securing favorable commercial, technical, and delivery terms.
  • Own strategic supplier relationships and roadmaps; manage supplier performance and quarterly business reviews, and resolve escalations.
  • Own supply assurance, capacity, and cost roadmaps for the category, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure continuity.
  • Partner with engineering, finance, and operations leaders; maintain a clear map of critical stakeholders; build procurement plans for critical projects; and guide stakeholders on appropriate sourcing routes.
  • Apply knowledge of vendor contracting terms and commercial risk, and remain accountable for correct approval routing on contracts and purchase orders.
  • Drive category key performance indicators by increasing sourcing coverage, optimizing transaction volume, benchmarking to maximize value, and reducing tail spend through supplier consolidation.
  • Mentor sourcing specialists and lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Category expertise relevant to the role, such as construction and infrastructure, mechanical/fabrication, IT hardware/software, maintenance, repair and operations, logistics/marine/recovery, fuel and gases, or corporate services.
  • A professional certification such as CPSM, CPSD, or CIPS.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or another complex, regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with government contracting and ITAR/export controls.
  • A master's degree or MBA.

About the Company

Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Relativity Space designs and launches rockets that are largely built with 3D-printed parts. Its core product line includes the Terran R, a medium-to-heavy lift rocket designed to be reusable and capable of delivering payloads to LEO and GTO. The company works by using advanced additive manufacturing to print most rocket structures and components in-house, reducing parts, complexity, and production time, and then offers launch services to customers who want to put satellites or other payloads into space. Unlike many peers, Relativity Space relies on a predominantly 3D-printed, vertically integrated approach with its own proprietary designs and manufacturing processes, aiming to streamline production and cut costs. The goal is to make access to space cheaper and more reliable by building a scalable, in-house manufacturing platform and a reusable rocket fleet that can deploy payloads on demand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$2.2B
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2016

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