Rocket Lab Corporation - Senior Global Supply Manager - Critical Minerals

• 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or commodity management, with direct exposure to critical minerals or their downstream products (e.g., germanium, gallium, rare earth magnets, tungsten, antimony, lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese). • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field—or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years of total work experience). • Demonstrated experience navigating concentrated, geopolitically sensitive supply chains. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time, including travel to mines, refiners, and processors. • U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements. • THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE • Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in materials science, chemical sciences, or metallurgical/mining engineering; MBA is a big plus. • Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries with deep raw material dependencies. • Experience working with U.S. government programs supporting domestic critical mineral supply (e.g., DPA Title III, DOE Loan Programs Office, DLA National Defense Stockpile). • Experience structuring or supporting non-traditional commercial arrangements (long-term offtake, prepayments, equity investments, JVs). • Strategic thinker with a track record of building commodity roadmaps alongside engineering and finance stakeholders. • Experience in a rapid growth environment with constantly shifting priorities. • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Proven cross-functional leadership and ability to influence at all levels of an organization. • APICS certification; experience with AS9100 and export controls. • This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. • you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package • Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. • Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts. • Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.