Manager - PurchasingActive

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…

What you'll do

• Manage a highly effective procurement team focused on the raw material: commodity (aluminum/composites/printed) for our Launch and Space programs

• Accountable for the procurement of direct materials in support of production: material demand and rapid engineering development

• Responsible for developing a global commodity strategy to create best in: class cost, quality, and delivery goals in support of Rocket Lab’s growth

• Negotiate pricing on a first principles basis for purchased material cost and: create a bottom-up cost model to influence engineering design direction

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

• Partner with suppliers and internal departments to develop an integrated: sourcing and procurement strategy supporting cost optimization, quality improvements, and business growth.

What they're looking for

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to negotiate and resolve: scheduling conflicts, inventory levels, material shortages, delivery requirements, cost improvements, quality improvements, and other material issues.
• Oversee supplier performance, including quality, delivery (OTD), and pricing.
• Function as a key liaison between the Supply Chain team and internal: stakeholders including Business unit leadership, Engineering, Accounting, and Manufacturing.
• Ensure ERP procurement and planning data accuracy (ex. safety stock, lead: times, ROP, and EOQ) and meta data integrity.