Relativity Space · 1 day ago
Commercial Contracts Manager
Long Beach, California
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $178K/yr
7+ years expRelativity Space is pioneering advancements in the commercial space industry by building rockets like the Terran R vehicle. The Commercial Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the full suite of operational contracts, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with contractual processes to support the company's rapid growth and ambitious goals.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Review, prepare, negotiate, and coordinate the execution of operational contracts from beginning to end, including drafting, redlining, negotiating terms and conditions, collaborating with various teams and obtaining internal approvals, tracking and reporting, and electronic document storage
Manage various contract types for vendor procurement, such as services agreements, purchase agreements, manufacturing contracts, consultant agreements, engagement letters, statements of work, amendments, and order forms
Review vendor forms/edits and determine whether proposed terms are acceptable, or if changes need to be made (on a case-by-case basis) in consultation with legal counsel
Continue to refine and improve process for Legal team review of buy-side commercial contracts, including triggers for review, requirements and considerations for review, steps for review and negotiation internally and externally, and approval process
Develop, implement, and improve playbooks, contract templates, knowledge libraries, and processes to improve efficiency in Relativity’s contracting function, in collaboration with various stakeholders both within and outside the legal team
Work collaboratively with the legal team and business stakeholders to identify vendor and/or contractual risks, and develop strategies to monitor and mitigate such risks
Respond to inquiries regarding terms in existing contracts and assist stakeholders in understanding contract provisions and managing vendor contract lifecycles
Partner and collaborate with internal stakeholders throughout the organization regarding contractual matters, ensuring compliance by such stakeholders with the contract process
Analyze or coordinate analysis of price proposals, financial reports, and other data in proposals
Serve as primary point of contact on internal partners on key strategic projects related to buy-side transactions, such as tariffs, supply chain risk management, and significant purchase order transactions
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, clients, and internal business partners
In collaboration with legal counsel and supply chain, assist with the develop of a commercial contract training program for Legal and Supply Chain
Be an expert user of Relativity’s contract management system and partner with legal operations to manage workflows, build reporting and metrics, and maintain accurate contract records
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate college degree from an accredited university
Minimum 7 years of experience in contract management, commercial negotiations, or a related field
Deep understanding of commercial negotiations and deal points across a wide array of vendor transactions, including construction and facilities services, equipment purchasing, software licensing and SaaS, and general services
Preferred
Outstanding project management, people management, organizational development skills
Strong contract negotiation skills
Ability to tailor approach and communication style for diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, with diplomacy and professionalism
Systems thinker
Leads with strong emotional intelligence, a client-service orientation, and a drive towards continuous improvements with a problem-solving mentality and 'can-do' attitude
Close attention to detail and accuracy at all times
Experience managing multiple competing priorities efficiently
Comfort with ambiguity and change management, and adaptable to new systems and technology, especially those that assist with end-to-end contract lifecycle management
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team at all levels and throughout the organization
Familiarity with contract law, accounting principles, and finance
Experience in leading cross-functional projects
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
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Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
Leadership Team
Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
David Giger
VP of Engineering
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