Sr. Commodity Manager

Rocket Lab; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Sr. Commodity Manager in Tustin, CA, who will lead commodity sourcing strategies and manage supplier relations to support the development of groundbreaking space vehicles. The role requires an energetic leader with over 10 years of experience in supply chain management. You'll be instrumental in optimizing costs while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Join us in pioneering human spaceflight and be an essential part of our mission.

Qualifications

• 10+ years industry experience in technical and leadership roles.
• Experience in complex supply chain management.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies and contract negotiations.
• Develop and execute long-term commodity strategies.
• Mitigate supply risk and drive cost reductions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

As a Sr. Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for leading specific commodity sourcing strategies, contract coverage, supply risk mitigation, cost reduction, and quoting in support of the building of SpaceShips, MotherShips and Rocket Motors.

This person is required to work from our Tustin CA office 4xper week.

• Lead the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimize Virgin Galactic’s position in terms of quality, response time, risk and total cost.
• Create commodity road maps enabling the achievement of critical business targets as well as improving ease of business on a repetitive basis.
• Develop and implement a communication plan for the strategic plan, once developed and providing for business change management across sites to drive utilization of commodity strategies while serving as the point of contact for team strategy, execution and performance.
• Provides Leadership for one-company negotiation suppliers and partners
• Provide project management and sourcing expertise to functional team and cross-functional teams.
• Provide extensive leadership/interface with functional leaders and sites to assure clear alignment and support to enable success in meeting all goals, objectives, product developments, product manufacturing and product launches.
• Mitigate risk, leverage technology and purchase power and improves processes and systems.
• Lead by example through Virgin Galactic’s values, in with respect to straight-up way which fosters, transparent, and open communication.
• Apply technical expertise, leadership skills and program management tenacity with an unwavering commitment to quality and safety to further the advancement of human spaceflight
• Provide feedback and ideas for improvement of supplied materials
• Support/Request trade studies to develop business cases resulting in recommendations to support investment decisions
• Develop supplier networks for key spend categories; promoting cooperative relationships with suppliers and ensuring that all suppliers are treated in a professional, ethical, and fair manner.
• Conduct RFx development, negotiations, and contracting to reduce spend while ensuring high levels of service. Lead complex processes for Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal.
• Ensure that targeted financial savings are achieved within a framework of financial control and that new business savings are achieved incrementally year-over-year.
• Knowledge of industry including experience w/ low-cost sourcing, technology/development engagements and contract negotiations
• Ability, willingness to travel 25-30% depending on business needs and engage with suppliers

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preference given to supply chain or engineering degrees
• 10+ years industry experience in progressive technical and leadership roles
• Energetic, passionate, and organized leader ready to lead a team supporting complex factory planning
• Experience with complex supply chain management, production of aerospace vehicles, and introduction of materials systems
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex product development environment with multiple priorities as well as a disciplined production setting
• Experience with IMP/IMS, risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes
• Understanding of Produce Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management, Configuration Control, ERP and MRP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Oracle or ERP/MRP demand management systems
• In-depth knowledge of the marketplace conditions for a broad range of strategic commodities including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends. Working knowledge of global supply chain management issues and practices.
• Strong knowledge of basic computer applications and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), as well as the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this function including ERP and office systems.
• Strong presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of negotiation practices/methodology for commodities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and work a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• A general understanding of Aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes
• Six Sigma Certification
• CPIM
• PMP Certification
• Masters Degree

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $99,700.00–$152,075.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles.

Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.