Indirect Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking a Manager of Indirect Supply Chain to lead a team of procurement professionals and own roughly $200M in annual indirect spend across IT, software, professional services, facilities, HR, and contingent labor.

You will set category strategy, coach your team, run sourcing events, manage high‑value RFPs, and partner with stakeholders to drive cost, quality, and service improvements while advancing the Terran R program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with a focus on indirect categories preferred.
• 2+ years leading or developing a team, with a track record of building and mentoring people.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals (category managers, sourcing specialists), setting priorities, building capability, and creating a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Own a large, complex indirect portfolio, accountable for total cost, savings, supplier performance, and service across categories
• Develop and execute category strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and speed
• Lead and oversee competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), evaluate bids, and negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels on high‑value agreements
• Own supplier relationships and performance for indirect categories, holding suppliers accountable for cost, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking a Manager of Indirect Supply Chain to lead a team of procurement professionals and own roughly $200M in annual indirect spend across IT, software, professional services, facilities, HR, and contingent labor.

You will set category strategy, coach your team, run sourcing events, manage high‑value RFPs, and partner with stakeholders to drive cost, quality, and service improvements while advancing the Terran R program.