Manager, Supply Chain - Tooling & CapEx

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

60d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Manager, Supply Chain - Tooling & CapEx to lead the team responsible for all sourcing, procurement of the tooling & capital equipment need to produce Relativity's next generation launch vehicle, Terran-R.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain/Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of working in a supply chain management role responsible for tooling, capital equipment or indirect materials procurement within a fast-paced manufacturing/operations or technology environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain evaluation, performance management, and development.
• Experience in a New Product Introduction environment for low-volume, high-complexity programs.
• Experience in enterprise systems (ERP/MRP).
• Negotiation & contract management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain/Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• A technical understanding of tooling & their manufacturing methods (I.e., CNC Machining, forging, casting, coatings, etc.) for launch vehicle design, fabrication, and assembly techniques.
• Experience leading a team within the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for all Planning, Sourcing, and Procurement of the tooling & capital equipment necessary to produce Relativity's next generation launch vehicle, Terran-R, including but not limited to Relativity designed products for flight, ground infrastructure, test, and other production processes in Long Beach, CA factory.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to drive strategic value creation to the enterprise.
• Drive the development of the Supply Management function, developing tools, processes and procedures that will lay the foundation of the organization's capabilities.
• Own supplier relationships and overarching strategy to ensure a supply of conforming products, with an emphasis on affordability and sustainability.
• Provide leadership and direction to a highly talented team of Global Supply Managers and Global Supply Specialists based in Long Beach (CA).
• Hire, train, and develop the team to support scaling operations from first launch to full-rate production, demonstrating leadership and team management skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees