Sourcing Specialist ll - Wire Harness

rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist II - Wire Harness to manage supplier relationships, place purchase orders, and ensure on-time delivery for rocket and satellite programs.

You will collaborate with engineering for RD-to-production support, negotiate pricing, and drive procurement processes across domestic and international suppliers, while enjoying a strong compensation package and stock options.

Qualifications

• Sourcing and supplier onboarding experience required.
• Ability to negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes and vendor management.
• Domestic and international travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for sourcing materials after evaluating vendor capability, price, delivery needs and vendor performance.
• Ensure on-time delivery of material to Rocket Lab.
• Own the business relationship with assigned suppliers.
• Manage RFQ process to secure competitive bids and best prices.
• Collaborate with Engineering to meet procurement requirements and track RD to production status.
• Provide status to material planners on PO and delivery dates.
• Negotiate terms to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Purchasing processes

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (6+ years total)

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

SUPPLY CHAIN

Rocket Lab's Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers' missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together, and are critical to our success.

SOURCING SPECIALIST II - WIRE HARNESS

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, Sourcing Specialist's are responsible for placing all purchase orders for Rocket Lab. They support engineering R&D through production ramp, securing supply of the thousands of part we use to build launch vehicles, satellite systems, and their components. Buyers make daily decisions that are responsible for ensuring we meet our cost, quality, and delivery goals.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Accountable for sourcing materials after appropriately evaluating vendor capability, price, delivery needs, and vendor performance
• Accountable for the on-time-delivery of material to Rocket Lab
• Responsible for owning the business relationship with assigned suppliers
• Responsible for managing the RFQ process to secure competitive bids and ensure we are achieving best price for goods and services
• Tightly integrate with Engineering teams to meet their procurement requirements and act as primary point of contact for R&D order status
• Provide status to material planners on purchase orders and expected delivery dates
• Accountable for negotiating terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
• Accountable for maintaining purchase order data within our ERP system

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (6+ years total experience).
• Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing with suppliers
• Proven knowledge of purchasing processes.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Proficient in MRP systems
• Prior experience in aerospace, automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with AS9100, US export controls
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package , giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base Pay Range (CA Only) $72,000 - $90,000 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others o