Staff Global Supply Manager, Avionics

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

5h • $141,000 - $193,500

About The Position

As a Staff Global Supply Manager, Avionics, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Planning, and more to design and scale both existing and novel supply chains in the design and development of complex components that create a competitive advantage for the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 9+ years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement
• Direct experience managing avionics commodities in aerospace (PCBs, PCBAs, Machined Components, Harnessing, EEE components, Instrumentation, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers for complex aerospace or advanced manufacturing commodities
• Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs, recovery plans, and long-term agreements
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts and managing milestone-based agreements
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (LN, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes such as machining, PCB/PCBA manufacturing, harness manufacturing
• Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards, supplier qualifications, and audit processes
• New Product Development (NPD) or Introduction (NPI) supply chain experience, preferably within aerospace or frontier technology industries
• Proficiency in supplier risk assessment, cost modeling, and capacity planning

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier management for major vehicle structures ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are achieved
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies, including supplier selection, long-term agreements, and capacity planning to support Terran-R build schedules
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Planning to influence design for manufacturability and align procurement with program milestones
• Drive supplier performance through rigorous risk management, contract negotiations, and milestone-based tracking
• Mentor and support team members, building expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes and supplier development
• Act as a thought leader for relevant commodities, continuously improving sourcing processes, supplier health, and program readiness

Benefits

• competitive salary and equity
• a generous PTO and sick leave policy
• parental leave
• an annual learning and development stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior