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Commodity Manager

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering launch services, spacecraft, satellite components, and advanced payloads. We are seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to own sourcing and supplier relationships for machining components, driving cost, quality, and on-time delivery to support launch vehicle and satellite production.

Skills

  • Proven sourcing and supplier negotiation experience
  • MRP/ERP proficiency and experience maintaining purchase order data
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience with machining supply chains and related processes
  • Supplier performance management and RFQ execution
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

Responsibilities

  • Source and evaluate suppliers for machining processes (milling, turning, EDM, grinding, cutting, outside processing).
  • Manage RFQ process to secure competitive bids and achieve best pricing.
  • Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
  • Own supplier relationships and performance, including onboarding and capability assessments.
  • Coordinate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering to meet procurement needs and provide order status.
  • Maintain purchase order and supplier data within the ERP/MRP system.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of material and provide status updates to material planners.
  • Ensure parts meet required quality and compliance standards and support inspections/testing as needed.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field
  • Relevant technical or procurement certifications (preferred)

Benefits

  • Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO) and company-sponsored HSA option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave, disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee equity and discounted employee stock purchase program
  • Free onsite snacks and drinks
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DATE POSTED
October 7, 2025
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