# Global Supply Manager, Machining

Hiring organization: [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d0e29fe3-fdab-4484-b42c-dcaadba6b57e

Listed on Relativity Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 98000 – 146000 USD per year

## Summary

This role manages the supply chain for precision-machined components at a rocket manufacturer, sourcing complex parts and negotiating supplier agreements to meet production timelines. It suits someone with aerospace procurement experience who wants to influence engineering decisions and scale manufacturing operations at a growth-stage company.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Capacity Planning, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement
- Experience managing suppliers for complex aerospace or advanced manufacturing commodities
- Proven track record 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

## Nice to have

- MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
- Direct experience managing machining commodities in aerospace (CNC machined components, castings, forgings, sheet metal fabrication, extrusions)
- Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards and supplier qualification/audit processes
- Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs and recovery plans
- New Product Development or Introduction supply chain experience in aerospace or frontier technology
- 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

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8692385002?gh_jid=8692385002