Global Supply Manager, Avionics

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Global Supply Manager, Avionics to design and scale supply chains for complex components. You'll manage sourcing and supplier relationships while achieving key performance indicators. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in supply chain and aerospace manufacturing. Compensation ranges from $98,000 to $134,000, along with benefits including competitive salary, equity, PTO, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier management for major vehicle structures.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies including supplier selection and capacity planning.
• Drive supplier performance through rigorous risk management and contract negotiations.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

ERP systems

Aerospace manufacturing

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

LN

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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. On this team, you're not just placing orders; you're actively shaping the solution. With full ownership across raw materials, capital equipment, and services, the role requires 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 but also for tomorrow. This is a team for those who want to operate at the intersection of technical ambition and business execution, driving tangible progress to keep the Terran R program on track.

About the Role

As a 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.

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.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ 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, PCB/PCBA manufacturing, harness manufacturing.

Nice to haves but not required

• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
• Direct experience managing avionics commodities in aerospace (PCBs, PCBAs, Machined Components, Harnessing, EEE components, Instrumentation, 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.
• 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, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range

$98,000 — $134,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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