Senior Global Supply Manager II

requirements, and that Rocket Lab Robotics has clear visibility into cost, delivery, and supplier risk.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and execute sourcing and supplier management strategies aligned with program goals for cost, quality, delivery, schedule reliability, and technical performance.</li> <li>Manage the handoff from manufacturing engineering after RFQ, vendor evaluation, and vendor selection, ensuring POs, supplier expectations, technical data packages, quality

requirements, and delivery commitments are clearly established.</li> <li>Build and maintain supplier relationships from initial RFIs and RFQs through contract execution, PO management, production support, and delivery closure.</li> <li>Maintain purchase order schedules with vendors, actively track delivery commitments, and push vendors for recovery plans when deliveries, documentation, or commitments are late or at risk.</li> <li>Manage and update expected delivery dates, supplier commitments, and material readiness status to support accurate build planning, production schedules, and program decision-making.</li> <li>Conduct vendor site visits to assess supplier capability, production readiness, schedule risk, quality performance, capacity, and corrective action progress.</li> <li>Develop and maintain vendor scoring, supplier scorecards, and regular performance reviews covering delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost, risk, and overall execution.</li> <li>Lead supplier negotiations on a first-principles basis to secure competitive terms, including cost, quality, schedule, lead time, delivery performance, and contractual commitments.</li> <li>Ensure appropriate contractual flow-downs are communicated, incorporated, and tracked with vendors, including quality, compliance, configuration, documentation, export control, delivery, and customer or program-specific

requirements.</li> <li>Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, programs, production planning, and finance to resolve supplier issues, expedite material, disposition non-conformances, and reduce program risk.</li> <li>Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks, including long-lead material, capacity constraints, single-source exposure, quality escapes, late deliveries, and incomplete contractual or technical

requirements.</li> <li>Engage with Legal, Contracts, Quality, and Supply Chain leadership to establish the right contractual and commercial framework to support Rocket Lab Robotics programs and commodity strategies.</li> <li>Identify cost savings and cost-avoidance opportunities, execute cost-reduction strategies, and maintain supplier cost models and should-cost analysis where appropriate.</li> <li>Act as a go-to procurement and supplier management expert, solving supplier execution challenges and driving results in a fast-paced development and production environment.</li> </ul> <h4>YOU'LL BRING THESE

QUALIFICATIONS:</h4> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, supply chain management, or vendor program management.</li> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years of total work experience).</li> <li>Experience managing supplier delivery performance, purchase order schedules, supplier commitments, and schedule recovery actions.</li> <li>Experience working with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing engineering, quality, production planning, programs, finance, legal, and contracts.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with vendors, escalate risks, drive closure on open issues, and maintain accurate schedule and delivery information for internal planning.</li> <li>Experience reviewing or coordinating technical data packages, drawings, specifications, purchase orders, statements of work, or contractual flow-down

requirements.</li> <li>Ability to travel to supplier sites and work in vendor production environments, labs, or manufacturing areas as needed to support supplier assessments, schedule recovery, and program execution.</li> <li>U.S. citizenship is required, due to program

requirements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>THESE

QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE

NICE TO HAVE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in aerospace, robotics, defense, automotive, medical device, semiconductor equipment, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries.</li> <li>Experience conducting supplier site visits, vendor assessments, supplier audits, production readiness reviews, or corrective action follow-up.</li> <li>Experience developing supplier scorecards, vendor scoring models, performance metrics, and supplier business reviews.</li> <li>Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and manufacturing

requirements; understanding of design for manufacturability.</li> <li>Experience with AS9100, export controls, contractual flow-downs, quality clauses, configuration control, and supplier documentation

requirements.</li> <li>Experience in a rapid-growth environment with shifting priorities, prototype-to-production transitions, and aggressive delivery schedules.</li> <li>Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple open supplier actions, and maintain accurate status across programs.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively across all functions and all levels of the organization.</li> <li>Highly self-motivated, able to learn quickly, and committed to maintaining the highest levels of quality, integrity, and accountability.</li> <li>APICS, CPSM, or similar supply chain, procurement, or operations certification.</li> <li>Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.</li> </ul> <p><em>This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.</em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, <strong>you'll receive company stock as part of your total

compensation package</strong>, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.</p> <p>Our comprehensive

benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.</p> <p>Additional

perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.</p> <p>Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.</p></div><div class="title">Base Pay Range (CA Only)</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$94,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$118,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT TO EXPECT</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p>Important information:</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:</strong></span></p> <p><em>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR <a href="https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.pmddtc.state.gov_-3Fid-3Dddtc-5Fkb-5Farticle-5Fpage-26sys-5Fid-3D24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987&d=DwMFog&c=N_fLK0KxmM34zjMadXHMx_SQYmXWO3FX0MRVr1hBcn4&r=prjnch9sxomG2ahCicblmM3m-FuPObepspoR1qvWq2I&m=ExC44mBPk2emo4Fr0xPSGZN0UraQ1ZtkDTxwR7iWw5rixcFQb-Wjlv7lJcecLldz&s=0lfm4LyRtFwK220WHBK11DGHWSVvVhQEcfa5G_2Nf18&e=">here</a>.</em></p> <p><em>Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation, and training.</em></p> <p><em>Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected].</a>This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.</em></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:</strong></span></p> <p><em>For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. </em></p> <p><em>Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here <a class="fui-Link ___m14voj0 f3rmtva f1ern45e f1deefiw f1n71otn f1q5o8ev f1h8hb77 f1vxd6vx f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f9n3di6 f1ids18y fygtlnl f1deo86v f12x56k7 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f50u1b5 fs3pq8b f1hghxdh f1tymzes f1x7u7e9 f1cmlufx f10aw75t fsle3fq" href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/23/2020-00574/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-us-munitions-list-categories-i-ii-and-iii" target="_blank">ITAR Regulations.</a></em></p></div>

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