Subcontracts Manager

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

1d•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 & 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. SUBCONTRACTS MANAGER Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Subcontracts Manager will focus on major satellite programs. In this role, you will perform a variety of supply chain functions, including supplier development, requirement solicitations, contract award, and post-award management. You will also have the opportunity to work in an energetic, collaborative environment that supports one of the fastest growing companies in the satellite industry. You will be a catalyst for effective subcontract execution in alignment with program objectives. We value diverse skills and experience. Your qualifications will add tremendous value to our team. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience (12+ years of work experience)
Excellent negotiator with experience in written contractual vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price etc.)
Experience working with technical requirements of procured hardware and services including contractual flow downs, Statement of Work (SOW), and/or technical specification review
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Technical master’s degree
Experience in aerospace, automotive manufacturing, or highly technical field
Experience in rapid growth environment with constantly shifting priorities or deliverables
Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
Highly self-motivated, able to learn quickly and maintain the highest levels of quality and integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to executive level audiences
Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
APICS certification
Current DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance
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.

Responsibilities

Owner of all Sourcing and Procurement aspects including strategy, cost and schedule for major satellite subcomponents. This means being responsible for issuing RFQs/RFPs, negotiating contract proposals, and managing the execution of any supplier agreement
Develop sourcing and subcontracting strategies that meet program requirements while mitigating supply risks.
Manage global supply chain execution and ensure on-cost, on-quality, and on-time delivery of critical satellite components
Monitor engineering design activity and guide supplier selection and performance based on requirements, specifications, and capabilities
Address all areas of commodity management including market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies
Operate as an external representative of Rocket Lab and manage respective supplier relationships. Conduct supplier performance management including scorecards, quarterly business reviews and dispute resolution
Develop and execute mitigation plans to address supplier risks and issues
Negotiate pricing with suppliers on a first principles basis to achieve best in class cost structures
Manage internal communications on supply, cost, and quality with key stakeholders and leadership.
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities to continuously drive value for the business
Work in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals