Sourcing Specialist ll - Wire Harness

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab's 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 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. SOURCING SPECIALIST II - WIRE HARNESS Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, Sourcing Specialist's are responsible for placing all purchase orders for Rocket Lab. They support engineering R&D through production ramp, securing supply of the thousands of part we use to build launch vehicles, satellite systems, and their components. Buyers make daily decisions that are responsible for ensuring we meet our cost, quality, and delivery goals.

Requirements

2+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (6+ years total experience).
Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing with suppliers
Proven knowledge of purchasing processes.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time

Nice To Haves

Proficient in MRP systems
Prior experience in aerospace, automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries
Prior experience in rapid growth environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience with AS9100, US export controls
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

Accountable for sourcing materials after appropriately evaluating vendor capability, price, delivery needs, and vendor performance
Accountable for the on-time-delivery of material to Rocket Lab
Responsible for owning the business relationship with assigned suppliers
Responsible for managing the RFQ process to secure competitive bids and ensure we are achieving best price for goods and services
Tightly integrate with Engineering teams to meet their procurement requirements and act as primary point of contact for R&D order status
Provide status to material planners on purchase orders and expected delivery dates
Accountable for negotiating terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
Accountable for maintaining purchase order data within our ERP system

Benefits

company stock
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
dental and vision coverage
paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
flexible spending and dependent care accounts
paid parental leave
disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
subsidized EV charging
onsite fitness centers (where available)
discounted gym memberships
complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
a variety of other employee discounts