Senior Global Supply Manager – Aerospace & Space Programs

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Medical plans (top-tier)

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (15%‑%

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

EV charging reimbursement

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

Merch store employee discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Global Supply Manager II to lead sourcing strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive supply chain resilience for our rocket and satellite programs. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams from development to production, delivering world‑class results.

With 8+ years in procurement and a US citizenship requirement, you will manage contracts, mitigate risks, and pursue continuous improvements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supplier management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years total).
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with program goals for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, from initial RFIs to contract execution and beyond.
• Lead supplier negotiations on a first principles basis to secure best‑in‑class terms, including cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance through metrics, scorecards, and regular reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure supplier capabilities meet program requirements, from prototyping to full‑scale production.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring resilience and reliability.
• Engage with Legal/Contracts to establish the right contractual framework to support our programs and commodity strategy.
• Identify cost savings/avoidance opportunities, execute cost reduction strategies, and maintain cost models and should‑cost analysis up to date to deliver on competitiveness targets.
• Conduct market research and stay ahead of industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Act as the go‑to procurement expert, solving challenges and driving results in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Skills

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Global Supply Manager II to lead sourcing strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive supply chain resilience for our rocket and satellite programs. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams from development to production, delivering world‑class results.

With 8+ years in procurement and a US citizenship requirement, you will manage contracts, mitigate risks, and pursue continuous improvements