Senior Global Supply Manager

About the Team: 

Supply Chain at Relativity encompasses direct supply management for all Terran-R parts and materials and materials management.  Put simply, we own the value chain from identification of a need to delivery to our internal customer.  The Supply Chain team’s vision is to build a best-in-class, responsive, and data-driven supply chain management organization that is a key competitive advantage for Relativity.  Supply Chain is currently putting that vision into practice through sourcing long-lead parts, production equipment, and infrastructure projects for Terran R production.  We have had numerous accomplishments with high-dollar, impactful projects by collaborating closely with finance, manufacturing, and engineering to deliver excellent value and keep our aggressive Terran R schedule on track.   

About the Role:

• Own the development and implementation of our overall supply chain strategy, strategically managing a broad but specific vendor base to build and maintain long-term relationships that maximize value for both parties.
• Identify capability or capacity gaps in our supply chain specifically for machining and onboard vendors accordingly.
• Become technically embedded with the processes required to make parts and leverage that expertise to provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback to engineering teams.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments on existing subcomponent supply chains to ensure near-term material demand is fulfilled through development, qualification, and initial production.
• Drive cost reduction by analyzing your portfolio and recommending vendor changes or manufacturing methods.
• Responsible for effective management of open orders, supplier accountability, triaging supplier NCRs, and on time deliver. 

About You:

• 5+ years of demonstrated success in a strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or engineering role.
• Experience sourcing high precision machined components in a development and production environment.
• Proficient interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T, recommending manufacturing methods, and DFM changes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to: engineering design, manufacturing, integration, materials & processing, finance, accounting, quality, executive management.
• Ability to provide targeted, strategic & professional communication to update stakeholders and ensure seamless cross-functional alignment​.

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain/operations management, business, or 10 years of machining, manufacturing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Masters degree in engineering, business administration, supply chain/operations management, or similar.
• Expertise in contract structures, contract negotiations, contract implementation, associated commodity/category, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and vendor management, pricing, lead time and contract terms negotiations, supply chain planning and procurement, and executive communications.