Relativity Space

Senior Global Supply Manager, Vehicle Structures

Relativity Space$118K — $178K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement
  • 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 machining, forming, welding, and assembly

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing and supplier management for major vehicle structures, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery efficiency
  • Develop and execute supply chain strategies, including supplier selection and capacity planning
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to influence manufacturability design and alignment with production milestones
  • Drive supplier performance through risk management, contract negotiations, and tracking progress
  • Mentor and support junior team members while building expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes
  • Act as a thought leader for structural commodities, enhancing sourcing processes and supplier relationships

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Additional perks and benefits
Full 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, Vehicle Structures, 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 GSMs and GSSs on the team, building expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes and supplier development
  • Act as a thought leader for structural 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
  • 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 machining, forming, welding, and assembly

Nice to haves but not required:
  • MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
  • Direct experience managing structural commodities in aerospace (domes, barrels, interstages, thrust structures, etc.)
  • Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards, supplier qualifications, and audit processes
  • Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs, recovery plans, and long-term agreements
  • Strong understanding of aerospace raw materials (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, Cu-Ni-Sn alloys) and associated processing methods
  • 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


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-$178,000 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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