Global Supply Manager, Horizon

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Supply Chain team turns design intent into executable reality balancing lead time cost complexity and manufacturability to ensure we can build and scale Terran R. On this team youre not just placing orders; youre actively shaping the solution. With full ownership across raw materials capital equipment and services the role requires both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution. As the company scales supply chain becomes increasingly central working closely with engineering quality manufacturing and more to make decisions that work for today but also for tomorrow. This is a team for those who want to operate at the intersection of technical ambition and business execution driving tangible progress to keep the Terran R program on track.

About the Role:

As Global Supply Manager for Horizon youll work closely with stakeholders across Engineering Manufacturing Legal Compliance and Program Management to design and scale compliant supply chains supporting government and defense applications. Youll be the architect of Horizons supply base ensuring every supplier meets the rigorous standards required for federal contracts.

• Lead strategic sourcing for Horizon program requirements establishing and qualifying CMMC-compliant and CUI-capable suppliers to support defense and space technology delivery with additional sourcing/negotiation of capital equipment raw material machining subcontracts and material testing services
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies including supplier selection long-term agreements capacity planning and supply base development aligned with federal program timelines
• Ensure federal compliance across all procurement activities (ITAR EAR FAR/DFARS CMMC) managing export controls compliance documentation and audit readiness in partnership with Legal and Compliance teams
• Partner cross-functionally with Horizon engineering manufacturing quality and program leadership to align procurement with program milestones and influence design for manufacturability
• Drive supplier performance through rigorous risk management Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) vendor scorecards and corrective action management while maintaining quality and delivery targets
• Manage end-to-end procurement including RFx processes contract negotiations purchase order management and cost optimization initiatives while adhering to federal procurement regulations
• Act as the primary supply chain liaison for Horizon leadership and external stakeholders providing strategic reporting on metrics risks opportunities and program readiness

About You:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or related field
• Strong understanding of CMMC CUI ITAR and export control regulations
• 5 years of professional experience in supply chain sourcing or procurement
• Demonstrated experience supporting government/defense contracts with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS ITAR and federal compliance requirements
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts and managing milestone-based agreements
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Infor LN/Lawson SAP Oracle or equivalent)
• Experience managing suppliers for complex aerospace or advanced manufacturing commodities
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical reporting and communication capabilities

Nice to have but not required:

• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain Business or Engineering
• Direct experience managing commodities for government/defense programs (additive manufacturing advanced materials specialized tooling CMMC-compliant manufacturing services)
• Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards supplier qualifications and audit processes
• Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs recovery plans and long-term agreements
• New Product Development (NPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI) supply chain experience preferably within aerospace or frontier technology industries
• Proficiency in supplier risk assessment cost modeling and capacity planning
• Experience with Relativity Space systems (Interstellar Ironclad Teamcenter)
• Active security clearance or prior experience in cleared environments
• CPSM CSCP or CPM certification (ISM or APICS)

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