Ricardo Silva
About Ricardo Silva
Ricardo Silva is a Commodity Manager with a background in Global Supply Chain Management and Marketing. He has held various procurement and buying roles at notable companies, including Rocket Lab and SpaceX.
Work at Rocket Lab
Ricardo Silva serves as a Commodity Manager at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing the procurement of commodities essential for the company's operations. His work involves collaborating with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials to support Rocket Lab's mission in the aerospace industry.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Silva earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Global Supply Chain Management and a minor in Marketing from California State University-Northridge. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in supply chain principles and marketing strategies, which he applies in his professional roles.
Professional Background
Ricardo Silva has a diverse professional background in procurement and supply chain management. He began his career at American Traders Group as a Buyer and International Sales Manager from 2014 to 2016. He then worked at Singer Vehicle Design in various roles, including Manager of Direct Procurement and Lead of Planning & Fulfillment. His experience also includes positions at Haas Automation, Inc., SpaceX, and L3Harris Technologies, where he held senior buyer roles.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Rocket Lab, Ricardo Silva held several significant positions in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors. He worked as a Senior Buyer at L3Harris Technologies from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Buyer at Haas Automation, Inc. from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was a Buyer at SpaceX from 2017 to 2018, gaining valuable experience in high-tech procurement processes.