Relativity
Senior Global Supply Manager, Vehicle Structures
Relativity, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
Overview
Senior Global Supply Manager, Vehicle Structures based in Long Beach, California. Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a program that is tangible and progressing rapidly across teams and functions. Joining Relativity means becoming part of a culture where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. You’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. About the Team:
The Supply Chain team turns design intent into executable reality, balancing lead time, cost, complexity, and manufacturability to ensure we can build and scale Terran R. This role has full ownership across raw materials, capital equipment, and services, requiring both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution. As the company scales, supply chain becomes increasingly central, working closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and more to make decisions that work for today and tomorrow. About the Role
As a Global Supply Manager, Vehicle Structures, you’ll work 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. 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 GSMs and GSSs on the team, building expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes and supplier development. Act as a thought leader for structural commodities, continuously improving sourcing processes, supplier health, and program readiness. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement. Demonstrated experience managing suppliers for complex aerospace or advanced manufacturing commodities. 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, forming, welding, and assembly. Nice to Have
MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering. Direct experience managing structural commodities in aerospace (domes, barrels, interstages, thrust structures, etc.). Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards, supplier qualifications, and audit processes. Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs, recovery plans, and long-term agreements. Strong understanding of aerospace raw materials (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, Cu-Ni-Sn alloys) and associated processing methods. 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. Compensation and Benefits
At Relativity Space, compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is part of a total rewards package including competitive salary and equity, PTO/sick leave, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more. For details on benefits, please visit the company site. Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Senior Global Supply Manager, Vehicle Structures based in Long Beach, California. Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a program that is tangible and progressing rapidly across teams and functions. Joining Relativity means becoming part of a culture where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. You’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. About the Team:
The Supply Chain team turns design intent into executable reality, balancing lead time, cost, complexity, and manufacturability to ensure we can build and scale Terran R. This role has full ownership across raw materials, capital equipment, and services, requiring both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution. As the company scales, supply chain becomes increasingly central, working closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and more to make decisions that work for today and tomorrow. About the Role
As a Global Supply Manager, Vehicle Structures, you’ll work 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. 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 GSMs and GSSs on the team, building expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes and supplier development. Act as a thought leader for structural commodities, continuously improving sourcing processes, supplier health, and program readiness. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement. Demonstrated experience managing suppliers for complex aerospace or advanced manufacturing commodities. 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, forming, welding, and assembly. Nice to Have
MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering. Direct experience managing structural commodities in aerospace (domes, barrels, interstages, thrust structures, etc.). Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards, supplier qualifications, and audit processes. Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs, recovery plans, and long-term agreements. Strong understanding of aerospace raw materials (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, Cu-Ni-Sn alloys) and associated processing methods. 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. Compensation and Benefits
At Relativity Space, compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is part of a total rewards package including competitive salary and equity, PTO/sick leave, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more. For details on benefits, please visit the company site. Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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