Senior Global Supply Manager I Space

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services complete spacecraft design and manufacturing payloads satellite components and more all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally supporting scientific exploration Earth observation and missions to combat climate change national security and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rockethas become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit all while we work to develop Neutron our upcoming medium-lift reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites payloads and their components including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

SUPPLY CHAIN

Rocket Labs Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials products and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers missions the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron & Neutron rockets manage inventory look after shipping and receiving manage direct and indirect procurement and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together and are critical to our success.

SENIOR GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER I - SPACE

Based onsite at Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach CA the Senior Global Supply Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Rocket Labs rocket and satellite programs. Youll lead sourcing strategies build strong supplier partnerships and drive supply chain resilience to support our groundbreaking missions. From early development to serial production youll collaborate across engineering manufacturing and quality teams to deliver world-class results.

Rocket Labs Supply Chain team is the backbone of our operations ensuring the seamless flow of materials components and products that power our missions. From managing procurement to ensuring compliance and quality this team is critical to the success of our Electron & Neutron rockets and Space Systems programs.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with program goals for cost quality and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships from initial RFIs to contract execution and beyond.
• Lead supplier negotiations on a first principles basis to secure best-in-class terms including cost quality and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance through metrics scorecards and regular reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier capabilities meet program requirements from prototyping to full-scale production.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain ensuring resilience and reliability.
• Engage with Legal/Contracts to establish the right contractual framework to support our programs and commodity strategy.
• Identify cost savings/avoidance opportunities execute cost reduction strategies and maintain cost models and should-cost analysis up to date to deliver on competitiveness targets.
• Conduct market research and stay ahead of industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Act as the go-to procurement expert solving challenges and driving results in a fast-paced high-growth environment.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supplier management.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience (9 years of total work experience).
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in aerospaceautomotiveor other disruptive manufacturing industries
• Experience in rapid growth environment with constantly shifting priorities or deliverables
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings understanding of design for manufacturing.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across all functions and all levels of the organization.
• Highly self-motivated able to learn quickly andmaintainthe highest levels of quality and integrity
• Team oriented strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
• APICS certification
• Experience with AS9100 Export controls
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting standing walking computer work and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise dust and fumes in production areas.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.