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Rocket Lab · 4 days ago

Subcontracts Manager

Tucson, AZ

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Subcontracts Manager will oversee supply chain functions related to optical payload programs, focusing on supplier development, contract management, and ensuring timely delivery of satellite components.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Owner of all Supply Chain Management aspects including cost, timing, and strategy for optical payload subcomponents. This means being responsible for issuing Request for Quotations, negotiating contract proposals, and managing the execution of any supplier agreement

Develop a subcontracting strategy that ensures program demands are met. Manage supplier execution and ensure on-cost, on-quality, and on-time delivery of critical satellite components

Monitor engineering design activity and guide supplier selection and performance based on requirements, specifications, and capabilities

Address all areas of commodity management including market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies

Operate as an external representative of Rocket Lab and manage respective supplier relationships. Conduct supplier performance management including scorecards, quarterly business reviews and dispute resolution

Develop and execute mitigation plans to address supplier risks and issues

Negotiate pricing with suppliers on a first principles basis to achieve best in class cost structures

Manage internal communications on supply, cost, and quality with key stakeholders and leadership

Work in a cross functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementContract NegotiationSupplier ManagementTechnical Requirements ReviewCommodity ManagementMulti-taskingOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Player

Required

5+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience (9+ years of work experience)

Excellent negotiator with experience in written contractual vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price etc.)

Experience working with technical requirements of procured hardware and services including contract, Statement of Work (SOW), and/or specification review

U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements