Senior Global Supply Manager - Machining for Aerospace

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning & development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager, Machining, to design and scale supply chains for complex machined components supporting the Terran R program. You will collaborate with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Supply Chain Planning to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

You will lead cross-functional sourcing efforts, drive supplier development, and shape strategies for manufacturability and program milestones in a frontier aerospace environment.

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 CNC machining, 5-axis milling, turning, precision grinding, EDM, and tight-tolerance fabrication.
• Direct experience managing machining commodities in aerospace (CNC machined components, castings, forgings, sheet metal fabrication, extrusions, etc.)
• Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards (specifically for machining processes), supplier qualifications, and audit processes
• Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs, recovery plans, and long11term agreements
• New Product Development (NPD) or Introduction (NPI) supply chain experience, preferably within aerospace or frontier technology industries
• Proficiency in supplier risk assessment, machining cost modeling, and capacity planning
• Understanding of material specifications, surface treatments, and inspection requirements for aerospace-grade machined parts

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier management for custom machined components and 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 precision machining processes and supplier development
• Act as a thought leader for machining commodities, continuously improving sourcing processes, supplier health, and program readiness

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Sourcing & procurement

Contract negotiations

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering

Tools

LN

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager, Machining, to design and scale supply chains for complex machined components supporting the Terran R program. You will collaborate with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Supply Chain Planning to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

You will lead cross-functional sourcing efforts, drive supplier development, and shape strategies for manufacturability and program milestones in a frontier aerospace environment.