Hiring: Manager, Indirect Procurement Company: Relativity Space Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:19:21 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Risk Management, SAP, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •6+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with a focus on indirect categories preferred •2+ years leading or developing a team, with a track record of building and mentoring people Required Skills: •Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals (category managers, sourcing specialists), setting priorities, building capability, and creating a culture of accountability and collaboration •Own a large, complex indirect portfolio, accountable for total cost, savings, supplier performance, and service across categories •Develop and execute category strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and speed •Lead and oversee competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), evaluate bids, and negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels on high-value agreements •Own supplier relationships and performance for indirect categories, holding suppliers accountable for cost, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement •Partner with internal stakeholders — Finance, IT, Facilities, HR, Legal, and department budget owners — to understand requirements, align on priorities, and translate them into sourcing outcomes •Establish and track KPIs (savings, cost avoidance, spend under management, cycle time, supplier performance) and use the data to drive continuous improvement •Support improvements to procurement systems and processes (ERP, P2P/S2P, e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management) to increase efficiency and enable data-driven decisions Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field •Demonstrated success running sourcing events and negotiating high-value supplier contracts •Solid functional working knowledge of multiple indirect categories (e.g., IT/software, professional services, facilities, contingent labor) •Operational familiarity with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba) and P2P/S2P processes •Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence without authority •Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment •Professional certification such as CPSM, CPSD, or CIPS •Master’s degree or MBA •Deep category expertise in one or more high-value indirect areas Compensation: •$172,400 - $258,600 / 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!