Senior Global Supply Manager, Avionics

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is looking for a Senior Global Supply Manager, Avionics, to lead sourcing and supplier management for major vehicle structures. The role involves developing supply chain strategies, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with program milestones. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and 7+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $118,000—$163,000 USD along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement.
• Direct experience managing avionics commodities in aerospace.
• Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier management for major vehicle structures.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for Terran-R build schedules.
• Drive supplier performance through rigorous risk management.

Skills

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Risk management

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA or advanced degree (nice to have)

Tools

ERP systems (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 Senior 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.

• 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
• 7+ years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement
• Direct experience managing avionics commodities in aerospace (PCBs, PCBAs, Machined Components, Harnessing, EEE components, Instrumentation, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers for complex aerospace or advanced manufacturing commodities
• Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs, recovery plans, and long‑term agreements
• 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
• Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards, supplier qualifications, and audit processes
• 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

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

$118,000—$163,000 USD

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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