Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.

MANAGER, PURCHASING

Based on site at our Albuquerque, NM facility, the Manager of Purchasing will be responsible for building and managing our direct material purchasing team for our headquarter operations. The purchasing team supports direct material purchasing for launch and space systems, from R&D and new product introduction through production ramp. We are growing fast, and our ideal candidate will have experience in building and leading a high performing team. This role will report to the Director of Purchasing.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

Accountable for purchasing and fulfillment of direct materials.
Accountable for the procure-to-pay process of direct materials, including purchase requisitions, purchase order creation and approval, on time delivery of goods, and clearing procurement issues that hold up invoice processing.
Responsible for developing purchasing strategy to meet Rocket Lab's cost, quality, and delivery goals.
Responsible for leading team of buyers to meet on-time fulfillment to production and engineering.
Negotiate pricing with suppliers to reduce total material cost.
Manage suppliers for cost, quality, and delivery.
Accountable for ensuring supplier master data within MRP is accurate.
Other duties asked by your manager, relevant to your role.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or other relevant fields.
7+ years of experience in purchasing, with management experience in fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to source, onboard, and contract pricing agreements with suppliers.
Proven ability to define team strategy and build operating plans to achieve vision and long-term goals.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines.
Demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals.
Proficient in MRP systems
Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries
Prior experience in rapid growth environment
Experience with AS9100, US export controls (ITAR and EAR)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

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 here.

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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.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.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

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.

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 ITAR Regulations.

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