Global Supply Manager, Indirect

Relativity Space - Mississippi, United States

Hiring: Global Supply Manager, Indirect Company: Relativity Space Location: Mississippi, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:00:12 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : SAP About the job Experience: •8+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience (may be adjusted for demonstrated skills), including ownership of a category or commodity Required Skills: •Mechanical, Fabrication & Skilled Trades: custom-fabricated and machined mechanical hardware plus the skilled contract labor that builds, welds, machines, installs, and maintains. •Central Procurement (Long Beach, CA only): IT and software, professional and consulting services, facilities, HR, and contingent labor •Own the global category strategy for the commodity, business unit, or location under your scope, including should-cost models, supply base design, and multi-year category plans •Direct sourcing strategy and lead sourcing events end-to-end, including RFPs over $100K — gathering data, engaging the right stakeholders, and implementing the plan •Lead high-value, complex negotiations and master service agreements (MSAs), securing favorable commercial, technical, and delivery terms •Own strategic supplier relationships and roadmaps; manage supplier performance and QBRs, and resolve escalations •Own supply assurance, capacity, and cost roadmaps for your category, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure continuity •Partner with engineering, finance, and operations leaders; maintain a clear map of critical stakeholders; build full procurement plans for critical projects and guide stakeholders on the best sourcing routes Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field •5–8+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience (may be adjusted for demonstrated skills), including ownership of a category or commodity •Proven experience owning an end-to-end category strategy, should-cost analysis, and supply base design •Track record leading high-value, complex negotiations and MSAs ($100K+) with strong commercial outcomes •Fluency in vendor contracting terms and commercial risk, with accountability for correct contract and PO approval routing •Demonstrated capacity to build procurement plans for critical projects and guide stakeholders across engineering, finance, and operations •Proficiency with procurement systems (ERP, P2P/S2P, e-sourcing; e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba) •Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work autonomously and set direction within a category •Category expertise relevant to the role (e.g., construction & infrastructure, mechanical/fabrication, IT hardware/software, MRO, logistics/marine/recovery, fuel & gases, corporate services) •Professional certification such as CPSM, CPSD, or CIPS Compensation: •$116,400 - $174,600 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!