Rocket Lab USA
Senior Global Supply Manager I
East Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Senior · full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$9,624 more — $104,624 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $104,624 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Senior Global Supply Manager I Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Global Supply Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Rocket Lab's rocket and satellite programs.
- Rocket Lab's Supply Chain team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring the seamless flow of materials, components, and products that power our missions.
- From managing procurement to ensuring compliance and quality, this team is critical to the success of our Electron & Neutron rockets and Space Systems programs.
Responsibilities
- We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supplier management.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years of total work experience).
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, automotive or other disruptive manufacturing industries
- Experience in rapid growth environment with constantly shifting priorities or deliverables
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
- APICS certification
- Experience with AS9100, Export controls
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time
Skills
- Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring resilience and reliability.
- Conduct market research and stay ahead of industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
- Act as the go-to procurement expert, solving challenges and driving results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Compensation
- $95,000 - $120,000 USD
- 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.
Benefits
- This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizenship is required, due to program requirements
This listing is sourced directly from Rocket Lab USA's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.