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As a Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for leading specific commodity management strategies, contract management, supply risk mitigation, cost reduction, and quoting in support of the building of SpaceShips, MotherShips and Rocket Motors. As a sourcing leader you will be expected to develop solutions for identifying risks to the schedule and mitigating these risks to avoid schedule deviations. You will develop strategies to support our build and development plans. These strategies will include supplier level plans for development and execution of agreements and Purchase Orders. In addition, you will proactively maintain and track risks and opportunities and provide mitigation plans as needed in support of our supply chain and program needs leveraging your experience to help the team navigate challenges including market constraints, raw material availability and contract language.

This role is located in office 4x a week from our Tustin CA facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an action plan for the strategic execution of programs or contracts providing for business management aligned with company strategies while serving as the point of contact for the Supply Chain team strategy, execution, and performance.

• Provide project management and sourcing expertise to functional teams and cross-functional teams.

• Use presentation skills and leadership while interfacing with functional leaders and sites to assure clear alignment and support enabling success in meeting all goals, objectives, product development plans, product manufacturing schedules and product launches.

• Create program or contract road maps enabling the achievement of critical business targets as well as improving ease of business on a repetitive basis.

• Manage negotiations and contracting to reduce spend while ensuring high levels of service. Provides leadership for contract compliance and negotiation with suppliers and partners.

• Lead complex processes for Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal.

• Apply technical expertise, leadership skills and program management tenacity with an unwavering commitment to quality and safety to further the advancement of human spaceflight

• Develop supplier networks for key spend categories; promoting cooperative relationships with suppliers and ensuring that all suppliers are treated in a professional, ethical and fair manner.

• Ensure that targeted financial savings are achieved within a framework of financial control and that new business savings are achieved incrementally year-over-year.

• Lead the development and execution of processes and procedures that will optimize Virgin Galactic’s position in terms of quality, response time, risk and total cost.

• Provide feedback and ideas for improvement of supplied materials

• Support/Request trade studies to develop business cases resulting in recommendations to support investment decisions

• Mitigate risk, leverage technology and purchase power and improves processes and systems.

• Lead by example through Virgin Galatic’s values, in with respect to straight-up way which fosters, transparent, and open communication.

What You Bring

• Experience in the aerospace industry including experience with low volume / high mix product lines, technology/development engagements and contract negotiation and execution.

• Understanding of Product Development Process, Design Life Cycle and Configuration Management including IMP/IMS, earned value, risk management, configuration management and requirements management processes.

• Strong understanding of contract development, negotiation and management practices/methodology.

• Ability, willingness to travel 15-20% depending on business needs

• 5+ years industry experience in individual contributor leadership roles

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preference given to Supply Chain or Engineering degrees

• Energetic, passionate and organized leader ready to lead a team supporting complex factory planning

• Experience with complex supply chain management, production of aerospace vehicles, and introduction of composite and metallic materials systems.

• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex product development environment with multiple priorities as well as a disciplined production setting

• Excellent verbal and written communication, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.

• Team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with Oracle or ERP/MRP demand management systems

• In-depth knowledge of the marketplace conditions for a broad range of strategic commodities including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends.

• Working knowledge of global supply chain management issues and practices.

• Strong knowledge of basic computer applications and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), as well as the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this function including ERP and office systems.

• Strong presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with various internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.

• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and work a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.

Preferences:

• A strong understanding of Aerospace requirements, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes

• PMP Certification

• Masters Degree

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $96,800.00–$147,650.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits (https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits.)

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is transforming humanity’s relationship with space. By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth. Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth. Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious - one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Export Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here .

EEO Statement

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.