Global Supply Manager, Indirect

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

2d•$98,000 - $146,000•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Global Supply Manager will be part of the Strategic Sourcing team, responsible for turning design intent into executable reality by balancing lead time, cost, complexity, and manufacturability. This role involves owning the end-to-end sourcing and supply strategy for specific commodities, including defining sourcing approaches, leading negotiations, managing the supply base, and partnering with engineering, finance, and operations leaders. The position requires strategic thinking and day-to-day execution, with a focus on driving tangible progress for the Terran R program. The company is seeking strategic category owners for areas such as Construction & Infrastructure, Mechanical/Fabrication/Skilled Trades, Equipment/Rentals/Cryogenics/Tanks, MRO, Logistics/Marine/Recovery, and Central Procurement (IT, professional services, facilities, HR, contingent labor).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
5–8+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience (may be adjusted for demonstrated skills), including ownership of a category or commodity.
Proven experience owning an end-to-end category strategy, should-cost analysis, and supply base design.
Track record leading high-value, complex negotiations and MSAs ($100K+) with strong commercial outcomes.
Fluency in vendor contracting terms and commercial risk, with accountability for correct contract and PO 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 / risk mitigation.
Proficiency with procurement systems (ERP, P2P/S2P, e-sourcing; e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba).
Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work autonomously and set direction within a category.
Must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Nice To Haves

Category expertise relevant to the role (e.g., construction & infrastructure, mechanical/fabrication, IT hardware/software, MRO, logistics/marine/recovery, fuel & gases, corporate services).
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPSD, or CIPS.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or another complex, regulated manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with government contracting, ITAR/export controls.
Master’s degree or MBA.

Responsibilities

Own the global category strategy for the commodity, business unit, or location under your 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 $100K — gathering data, engaging the right stakeholders, and implementing the plan.
Lead high-value, complex negotiations and master service agreements (MSAs), securing favorable commercial, technical, and delivery terms.
Own strategic supplier relationships and roadmaps; manage supplier performance and QBRs, and resolve escalations.
Own supply assurance, capacity, and cost roadmaps for your category, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure continuity.
Partner with engineering, finance, and operations leaders; maintain a clear map of critical stakeholders; build full procurement plans for critical projects and guide stakeholders on the best sourcing routes.
Apply fluency in vendor contracting terms and commercial risk, and remain accountable for correct approval routing on contracts and POs.
Drive category KPIs: increase sourcing coverage (spend under management), optimize transaction volume within your scope, run a rigorous benchmarking process to maximize value for the organization, and reduce tail spend through supplier consolidation.
Mentor sourcing specialists and lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives.